For aspirants looking to further their academic pursuits, the Postgraduate Studies at Kwara State University (KWASU) offers a diverse range of postgraduate programs tailored to meet the demands of the modern academic landscape.
As the 2024/2025 academic session approaches, KWASU has taken the initiative to publicize its list of postgraduate courses to guide and inform prospective students.
KWASU’s Commitment to Advanced Learning
KWASU is renowned for its commitment to producing graduates with knowledge and skills aligned with global standards.
Its postgraduate programs, designed by top academicians and professionals, ensure that students gain comprehensive education and training, setting them on the path to success in their respective fields.
Discover KWASU’s Postgraduate Offerings
To provide an easy and streamlined process for potential candidates, KWASU has compiled a comprehensive list of its postgraduate courses.
This list contains the breadth and depth of courses offered, shedding light on the various specializations and disciplines available.
Dive into KWASU’s Postgraduate Courses
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Full-time & Part-time
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Economics and Farm Management.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development.
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development.
Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Nutrition
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Physiology
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal NutritionMaster of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Physiology
Department of Crop Production
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production (Plant Breeding and Biotechnology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production (Agronomy)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production (Soil Science)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production (Entomology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production (Weed Science)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production (Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production (Agronomy)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production (Soil Science)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production (Entomology)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production (Weed Science)
Faculty of Arts
Department of Arabic and French Full-time and Part-Time
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Arabic Language and Literature
- M.Phil./Ph.D. Arabic Language and Literature
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Arabic Language and Literature
Department of English and Linguistics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) English Language
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Literature in English
- M.Phil./Ph.D. English Language
- M.Phil./Ph.D. Literature in English
- Master of Arts (M.A.) English Language
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Literature in English
Department of Religions, History, and Heritage Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Christian Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Islamic Studies
- M.Phil./Ph.D. Christian Studies
- M.Phil./Ph.D. Islamic Studies
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Christian Studies
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Islamic Studies
Faculty of Education
Department of Business Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Education
- Master of Science (M.Sc. Ed.) Business Education
- PGD Business Education
Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Early Childhood Education
- Master of Education (M. Ed.) Early Childhood Education
Department of Educational Management
- Master of Education (M. Ed.) Educational Management and Leadership
Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education - Master of Science Education, M.Sc. (Ed) Human Kinetics
Areas of specialization are:
a. Exercise Science and Sports Psychology
b. Sports Management and Administration
c. Exercise Physiology
Department of Special Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Special Education
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
Department of Biochemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry
- M.Phil./Ph.D. Biochemistry
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Biochemistry
Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry Full-Time and Part-Time
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemistry
- Options in:
- Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Material Chemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Chemistry
- M.Phil./Ph.D. in Chemistry
- Options in:
- Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Material Chemistry
- M.Phil./Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry.
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry
- Options in:
- Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Material Chemistry
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Industrial ChemistryPGD ChemistryPGD Industrial Chemistry
Department of Environmental Health Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Environmental Health Science
- M.Phil./Ph.D. Environmental Health Science
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Environmental Health Science
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Environmental Health Science
Areas of Specialization:
- Pollution Control Management
- Environmental Epidemiology
- Environmental Health Safety and Sanitation Technology
- Solid and Special Waste Management
- Food Hygiene, Safety and Quality Assurance
- Bioremediation and Clean Technology
- Population Health
- Aviation Hygiene and Sea Vessels Sanitation
- Environmental Health Laboratory and Instrumentation
Department of Geology and Mineral Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geology
Areas of Specialization:
- Applied Geophysics Option
- Engineering/ Hydrogeology Geology Option
- Geochemistry /Mineral Exploration Option
- Sedimentology /Petroleum Geology Option
- M.Phil./Ph.D. Geology
Areas of Specialization:
- Applied Geophysics Option
- Engineering/ Hydrogeology Geology Option
- Geochemistry /Mineral Exploration Option
- Sedimentology /Petroleum Geology Option
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Geology
Areas of Specialization;
- Applied Geophysics Option
- Engineering/ Hydrogeology Geology Option
- Geochemistry /Mineral Exploration Option
- Sedimentology /Petroleum Geology Option
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Geology
Areas of Specialization:
- Applied Geophysics Option
- Engineering/ Hydrogeology Geology Option
- Geochemistry /Mineral Exploration Option
- Sedimentology /Petroleum Geology Option
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics
Areas of Specialization:
- Numerical and computational mathematics
- Algebra: group theory, semi-group and graph theory
- Functional analysis: fixed point theory, applied nonlinear analysis
- Optimization theory and computations
- Complex analysis/Real analysis
- Modeling/Biomathematics
- Analytical and computational fluid mechanics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Statistics
Areas of Specialization:
- Generalized Linear Models
- Survival Analysis
- Biostatistics
- Statistical Computing and Data Mining
- Applied Time Series Analysis
- Multilevel and Mixed Models
- Structural Equation Models
- Bayesian Statistical Analysis
- M.Phil./Ph.D. Mathematics
- M.Phil. /Ph.D. Statistics
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mathematics
Areas of Specialization:
- Numerical and computational mathematics
- Algebra: group theory, semi-group and graph theory
- Functional analysis: fixed point theory, applied nonlinear analysis
- Optimization theory and computations
- Complex analysis/Real analysis
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Statistics
Areas of Specialization:
- Generalized Linear Models
- Survival Analysis
- Biostatistics
- Statistical Computing and Data Mining
- Applied Time Series Analysis
- Multilevel and Mixed Models
Department of Microbiology
- Ph.D. Microbiology
(Industrial, Food, and Environmental Microbiology Options only) - Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology
(Industrial, Food, Medical, and Environmental Microbiology Options only) - Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
Department of Physics and Material Science - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics and Material Science
Areas of Specialization:
- Experimental Materials Science
- Geophysics
- Theoretical and Computational Physics
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics and Materials Science
Areas of Specialization:
- Experimental Materials Science
- Geophysics
- Theoretical and Computational Physics
- Electronics and Communication Physics
- Radiation and Health Physics
Department of Plant and Environmental Biology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Plant and Environmental Biology
Areas of Specialization:
- Applied Ecology
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
- Phytomedicine
- Lower Plant
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Plant and Environmental Biology
Areas of Specialization:
- Applied Ecology
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
- Phytomedicine
- Lower Plant
Department of Zoology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Zoology
Areas of Specialization:
- Entomology
- Parasitology
- Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Hydrobiology and Fisheries
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Zoology
Areas of Specialization:
- Entomology
- Parasitology
- Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Hydrobiology and Fisheries
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Zoology
Conclusion
For students keen on pushing the boundaries of their knowledge and contributing significantly to their chosen fields, KWASU’s postgraduate programs are ideal.
By choosing KWASU, one is not just opting for a degree but a holistic learning experience that shapes the leaders of tomorrow.
Stay informed and make an informed choice. Dive into KWASU’s postgraduate offerings and set the course for your future today!
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