ADMISSION INTO FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into various Postgraduate programmes of the University.

The Postgraduate programmes are available in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Science (M.Sc), Master of Engineering (M.Eng), Master of Technology (M.Tech), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Health (MPH) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) levels in all the listed departments.

1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• All candidates must meet matriculation requirements including O’level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics and any other related subject as required by the Department.
• Holders of HND with Upper Credit or above in its relevant areas, Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACA, FIST, FIMT, FMILT, FNIST may also qualify for admission.
• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from FUTO or any other recognized Universities with at least a Third Class Honours are qualified for Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes.
• A good Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours in other related disciplines.

b. MASTERS: M.Sc, M.Eng, M.Tech, and MPH

Candidates applying for the Master of Science (M.Sc), Master of Engineering (M.Eng), Master of Technology (M.Tech) and Master of Public Health (MPH) programmes must possess any of the following in addition to O’level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics and satisfying the basic matriculation requirements of the Department/Institute:

(i) A Bachelor’s degree with at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) qualification in the related area from FUTO or from any other recognized University.

(ii) A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University plus a PGD of not less than 2.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale or its equivalent in the relevant areas from FUTO or any recognized University.

(iii) Any other qualification as the University Senate may from time to time recognized/approve.

c. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Candidates applying for the PhD programme must possess any of the following in addition to O’level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics and satisfying the basic matriculation requirements of the Department/Institute:

i. A Master’s degree with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 point scale or 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale or its equivalent in the relevant areas from FUTO or any recognized University.

ii. Any other qualification as the University Senate may from time to time recognize/approve.

2.00 PROGRAMMES OFFERED

The University offers different programmes in the following areas:

i. School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)

- Agricultural Economics

- Agricultural Extension

- Animal Science and Technology

- Crop Science and Technology

- Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology

- Forestry and Wildlife Technology

- Soil Science and Technology

ii. School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)

- Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering

- Biomedical Engineering

- Chemical Engineering

- Civil Engineering

- Food Science and Technology

- Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

- Mechanical Engineering

- Petroleum Engineering

- Polymer and Textile Engineering

iii. School of Electrical Systems Engineering and Technology (SESET)

- Electronic Engineering

- Computer Engineering

- Communications Engineering

- Control Engineering

- Power Systems Engineering

- Mechatronics Engineering in the following Options:

* Additive Manufacturing Engineering

* Robotics and AI Engineering

iv. School Information and Communication Technology (SICT)

- Computer Science in the following Options:

* Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

* Data Science

* Human-Centred Computing

- Information Technology in the following Options:

* PhD/M.Sc (a) Information System (b) Artificial Intelligence (c) Network Security

(d) Data Science

v. School of Logistics and Innovation Technology (SLIT)

- Maritime Technology and Logistics

- Logistics and Transport Technology

- Project Management Technology

vi. School of Biological Sciences (SOBS)

- Biochemistry

- Biotechnology

- Microbiology

- Biology in the following Options:

* Environmental Management and Conservation

* Applied Entomology and Parasitology

* Mycology

vii. School of Environmental Sciences (SOES)

- Architecture

- Environmental Management

- Quantity Surveying

- Surveying and Geo-informatics in the following Options:

* Geodesy/Satellite Surveying

* Hydrography

* GIS and Remote Sensing

* Cadastral Surveying and LIS

- Urban and Regional Planning

- Building Technology in the following Options:

* Construction Management

* Building Services

* Building Structures

* Building and Facilities

* Maintenance Management

viii. School of Health Technology (SOHT)

- Optometry

- Prosthetics and Orthotics

- Public Health in the following Options:

* Epidemiology and Biostatistics

* Environmental Health and Safety

* Health Promotion

* Infections Diseases and Global Health

iv. School of Physical Sciences (SOPS)

- Chemistry

- Geology in the following options:

* PhD/M.Sc Geophysics

* PhD/M.Sc Petroleum Geology/Sedimentology

* PhD/M.Sc Hydrogeology

* PhD/M.Sc Environmental Geology

* PGD Geoscience

- Mathematics in the following Options:

* Applied Mathematics

* Functional Analysis

* Group Theory

* Mathematical Modelling

* Mathematical Theory of Elasticity

* Partial Differential Equations

* Partial Deferential Equations

* Semi Group Theory

* Control Theory

- Physics

- Statistics

Centres/Institutes:

x. Institute of Erosion Studies (IES)

M.Sc – Option in Integrated Watershed Management

- Urban Drainage System and Management

PhD - Option in Integrated Watershed Management

- Urban Drainage System and Management

xi. Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (CE-sPESS)

- PGD and M.Sc in the following three programmes:

- Procurement Management:

- Social Standards:

- Environmental Standards

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Environmental Standards has the following specializations:

- M.Sc Livelihood and Environmental Resource Management

- M.Sc Environmental Risk Assessment and Management

- M.Sc Geographic and Environmental Information System.

- M.Sc Climate Change and National Resource Management

Information:

- Candidates should visit the Centre website https:// cespess.org/ng/ for specific entry requirements, scholarships and on-line applications.

xii. AFRICAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN FUTURE ENERGIES AND ELECTRO CHEMICAL SYSTEMS (ACE-FULES)

The Centre offers M.Sc and PhD in the following programmes:

- Corrosion Technology

- Future Energies

- Electro-Chemical Technology

- Nano Technology

xiii. INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IWoGDS)

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with Specialization in the following areas:

- Women and Gender Studies

- Gender and Entrepreneurship

- Gender and Global Health

- Gender and Agricultural Technology

(b) Master of Science (M.Sc) with Specialization in the following areas:

- Gender and Development Studies

- Gender and Science/Global Health

- Gender and Technology

- Gender and Agricultural Technology

Information: O’level requirement for Gender Studies

- Gender and Development Studies/Entrepreneurship

(Economics, Government or History, Commerce, Geography).

- Gender and Science/Global Health

(Chemistry, Biology, Physics).

xiii. Public Procurement Research Centre (PPRC)

- PGD in Public Procurement.

(c). Duration of Programmes

S/No

Postgraduate Programme/Duration Semesters Full Time Part Time

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

1 Postgraduate Diploma 2 4 4 6

2 Masters Degree 3 6 4 8

3 Doctorate Degree (PhD) 6 10 8 14

3.00 METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates are advised to complete the application forms online through www.futo.edu.ng as from December 11, 2024.

i). Ensure that the referee’s email address supplied is valid as a referee form link would be sent to your referee for completion online.

ii). Please note that only valid email address and phone number are used as further correspondences will pass through these channels.

iii). Print out a copy of the acknowledgement slip when the form is completed. Also, an acknowledgment will be sent to the email address you provided while filling the form. Therefore make sure you provide a valid personal email address.

iv) Ensure that the online form is carefully and correctly completed. For more enquires send an email to ict@futo.edu.ng

4.00 DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD TO THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL PORTAL

Candidates should upload scanned copies of the following relevant documents in support of their application online.

i) Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate/Statement of Result

ii) University Degree Certificates/Statement of Result

iii) NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Letter

v) “O” Level Result

vi) Other Relevant documents.

5.00 SUBMISSION OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT

All applicants must forward hardcopies of their academic transcripts to reach the Deputy Registrar/Secretary, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.

Please note that any application without academic transcript will note be considered for admission.

6.00 CLOSING DATE:

The website will close on 30th March, 2025 and all submission of documents will close on same day. All successful candidates will be notified via email/SMS.

Chiedozie Uba

Registrar, FUTO