University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) Postgraduate Courses

The management of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has advertised the following postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session admission exercise.

Recommended: How to Apply for UNIABUJA Postgraduate Admission.

UNIABUJA Postgraduate Courses

A. Faculty of Agriculture

Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension

1. PGD Agric Economics & Farm Management
2. PGD in Agricultural Business Management
3. MSc Agricultural Economics
4. MSc Development Economics
5. MSc Environmental Economics
6. MSc Agric Ext & Rural Sociology
7. PhD Agricultural Economics
8. PhD Agricultural Ext & Rural Sociology

Department of Agronomy

1. PGD Agronomy
2. PGD Agro Forestry
3. MSc Agronomy
4. MSc Agro Forestry
5. PhD Crop Protection
6. PhD Agronomy
7. PhD Agro Forestry

Department of Animal Science

1. PGD Animal Science
2. MSc Animal Science (Monogastric Animal Nutrition)
3. MSc Animal Science (Ruminant Animal Nutrition)
4. MSc Animal Science (Reproductive Physiology)
5. MSc Animal Science (Animal Products and Processing)
6. MSc Animal Science (Animal Breeding and Genetics)
7. MSc Animal Science (Livestock Production Systems)
8. MSc Animal Science (Pasture and Range Management)
9. PhD Animal Science (Monogastric Animal Nutrition)
10. PhD Animal Science (Ruminant Animal Nutrition)
11. PhD Animal Science (Reproductive Physiology)
12. PhD Animal Science (Animal Products and Processing)
13. PhD Animal Science (Animal Breeding and Genetics)
14. PhD Animal Science (Livestock Production Systems)
15. PhD Animal Science (Pasture and Range Management)

1. Admission Requirements for PhD

Candidates for the PhD programme in Animal Science must possess Five (5) O'Level Credits in Mathematics, English Language, Biology or Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Geography/Economics and at least a pass in Physics in addition to the following:

i. 60% or above weighted average or 3.50 CGPA in the MSc programme of Animal Science at the University of Abuja or any other recognized institutions and show satisfactory potential for research are admissible to the Ph.D. programme.

Duration of the Programme

The Department runs a Full-Time programme for a minimum period of Three sessions (six semesters) and a maximum period of Five sessions (10 semesters).

2. Admission Requirements for Master's Degree

In addition to Five (5) O'Level Credits in Mathematics, English Language, Biology or Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Geography/Economics, only candidates with BTech Animal Science/Production, BAgric (Animal Production/Animal Science/Animal Production and Health) as approved by Nigerian Institute of Animal Science shall be considered.

Also, only applicants with the following are eligible for consideration:

i. Minimum of Second Class Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from University of Abuja or B. Agric Degree in Animal Science/Production and Animal Production and Health from recognized Institutions.

ii. Third Class Degree in Animal Science from recognized institutions with at least five (5) years cognate post qualification experience.

iii. Candidates with Third Class Degree in Animal Science must obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science/Production and Animal Production and Health from recognized Institutions.

Duration of the Programme

The Master of Science (MSc) in Animal Science will be by both course work and research and will run on Full-Time basis. The duration of the programme is as follows:

Minimum of 2 Sessions (4 Semesters)
Maximum of 3 Sessions (6 Semesters)

3. Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma

In addition to Five (5) O'Level Credits in Mathematics, English Language, Biology or Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Geography/Economics and a pass in physics. Candidates seeking admission for Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science must have any of the following qualifications from a recognised institution:

i. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Science with minimum of Upper Credit.

ii. Minimum of Third Class degree at Bachelor's level in Animal Science.

Duration of the Programme

The Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme shall run on Full-Time for a minimum duration of one session (2 Semesters) and maximum of two sessions (4 Semesters).

Department of Crop Protection

1. PGD Crop Protection
2. MSc Crop Protection
3. PhD Crop Protection

Department of Soil Science

1. PGD Soil & Land Resource Management
2. MSc in Soil Science and Land Management with specialization in:
   i. Soil Survey and Land Use Planning
   ii. Pedology
   iii. Soil and Water Conservation
   iv. Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
   v. Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management
   vi. Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
   vii. Soil Physics and Hydrology
   viii. Environmental Soil Science and Pollution Management
   ix. Agroclimatology and Climate Change Science
3. Ph.D. in Soil Science and Land Management with specialization in:
   i. Soil Survey and Land Use Planning
   ii. Pedology
   iii. Soil and Water Conservation
   iv. Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
   vi. Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
   vii. Soil Physics and Hydrology
   viii. Environmental Soil Science and Pollution Management
   ix. Agricultural Climatology and Meteorology
   x. Climate Change Science

B. Faculty of Arts

Department of Arabic

1. Proposal on Postgraduate Diploma in Arabic (PGDA)
2. MA Degree in Arabic Language and Linguistics
3. MA Degree in Arabic Literature
4. PhD in Arabic Language
5. PhD in Arabic Linguistics
6. PhD in Arabic Literature

Department of Christian Religious Studies

7. MA African Traditional Religion
8. PhD African Traditional Religion
9. MA Biblical Studies: Old Testament
10. PhD Biblical Studies: Old Testament
11. MA Biblical Studies: New Testament
12. PhD Biblical Studies: New Testament
13. MA Church History
14. PhD Church History
15. MA Christian Ethics and Philosophy
16. PhD Christian Ethics and Philosophy
17. MA Sociology of Religion
18. PhD Sociology of Religion
19. MA Practical/Industrial Theology
20. PhD Practical/Industrial Theology
21. MA Philosophy of Religion
22. PhD Philosophy of Religion
23. Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Studies

Department of English Language

1. MA English Language
2. MA Literature in English
3. PhD English Language
4. PhD Literature in English

Department of History & Diplomatic Studies

1. PGD Diplomatic Studies
2. MA Diplomatic Studies
3. MA Nigerian and African History
4. MPhil in Nigerian and African History
5. MPhil Diplomatic Studies
6. PhD Nigerian and African History
7. PhD Diplomatic Studies
8. PhD Nigerian and African History
9. PhD Diplomatic Studies

Department of Islamic Studies

1. MA Islamic Studies
2. PhD Islamic Studies

Department of Linguistics

1. PGD Linguistics
2. MA Linguistics
3. PhD Linguistics

Department of Philosophy

1. MA Philosophy
2. PhD Philosophy

Department of Theatre Arts

1. PGD Media Arts
2. PGD Theatre Arts
3. MA Media Arts
4. MA Theatre Arts
5. PhD Media Arts
6. PhD Theatre Arts

C. Faculty of Education

Department of Arts Education

1. MEd English Education
2. PhD English Education
3. MEd Christian Religious Studies

Department of Education Foundation

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
2. MEd Curriculum Studies
3. PhD Curriculum Studies
4. MEd Social Studies Education
5. PhD Social Studies Education
6. MEd Educational Psychology
7. PhD Educational Psychology

Department of Guidance & Counselling

1. MEd Guidance and Counselling
2. PhD Guidance and Counselling

Department of Educational Management

1. MEd Educational Administration and Management
2. PhD Educational Administration and Management

Department of Science & Environmental Education

1. MEd Science Education
2. MEd Mathematics Education
3. PhD Science Education
4. PhD Mathematics Education

D. Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

1. MEng Structural Engineering
2. MEng Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
3. PhD Structural Engineering
4. PhD Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Department of Chemical Engineering

1. MEng Chemical Engineering
2. PhD Chemical Engineering

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering

1. MEng Machines & Power Engineering
2. MEng Electronic & Communications Engineering
3. PhD Machines & Power Engineering
4. PhD Electronics & Communication Engineering
5. PhD Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

1. MEng Mechanical Engineering
2. PhD Mechanical Engineering

E. Faculty of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences

Department of Geography & Environmental Management

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Planning & Protection (PGDEPP)
2. Masters in Environmental Planning & Protection (MEPP)
3. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Geography and Environmental Management with specialization in:
   i. Biogeography
   ii. Climatology
   iii. Environmental Resource Planning
   iv. Geomorphology
   v. Population & Manpower Planning
4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geography and Environmental Management with specialization in:
   i. Biogeography
   ii. Climatology
   iii. Environmental Resource Planning
   iv. Geomorphology
   v. Population & Manpower Planning

F. Faculty of Law

Department of Public Law

1. PGD Law
2. PGD (Non-Law Graduates)
3. Master of Laws (LL.M)
4. MPhil/PhD in Law
5. PhD Law

G. Faculty of Management Sciences

Department of Accounting

1. PGD Accounting
2. Master in Accounting & Finance with specialization in:
   i. Forensic Accounting
   ii. Taxation Accounting
   iii. Public Sector Accounting
3. MSc Accounting
4. PhD Accounting

Department of Banking and Finance

1. PGD Finance
2. MSc Finance
3. Master of Finance (Mfin)

Department of Business Administration

1. PGDBA Business Administration
2. MSc Business Administration
3. PhD Business Administration

Department of Public Administration

1. PGDPA Public Administration
2. MPA (Master of Public Administration)
3. Master in Human Resource Management
4. Master in Project Management
5. Master in Local Government and Development Management
6. MSc Public Administration
7. DPA (Doctor of Public Administration)
8. PhD Public Administration

H. Faculty of Life Science

Department of Biological Sciences

1. MSc Biology (Environmental)
2. MSc Botany (Biodiversity)
3. MSc Zoology (Parasitology)
4. MSc Zoology (Fisheries)
5. PhD Biology (Environmental)
6. PhD Botany (Biodiversity)
7. PhD Zoology (Parasitology)
8. PhD Zoology (Fisheries)

Department of Microbiology

1. MSc Environmental Microbiology
2. MSc Food Microbiology
3. MSc Industrial Microbiology
4. MSc Medical Microbiology
5. PhD Food Microbiology
6. PhD Environmental Microbiology
7. PhD Industrial Microbiology
8. PhD Medical Microbiology

I. Faculty of Physical Science

Department of Chemistry

1. MSc Physical Chemistry
2. MSc Inorganic Chemistry
3. MSc Organic Chemistry
4. MSc Analytical Chemistry
5. MSc Chemistry
6. PhD Physical Chemistry
7. PhD Organic Chemistry
8. PhD Inorganic Chemistry
9. PhD Analytical Chemistry

Department of Computer Science

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Information System (PGDIS)
2. MSc Computer Science
3. PhD Computer Science

Department of Mathematics

1. PGD Financial Mathematics
2. Master in Financial Mathematics (MFM)
3. MSc Applied Mathematics
4. MSc Pure Mathematics
5. MPhil/PhD Applied Mathematics
6. MPhil/PhD Pure Mathematics
7. PhD Applied Mathematics
8. PhD Pure Mathematics

Department of Physics

1. MSc Applied Geophysics
2. MSc Experimental Solid State Physics
3. MSc Solar Energy Physics
4. MSc Theoretical Solid State Physics
5. MSc Theoretical/Mathematical Physics
6. PhD Applied Geophysics
7. PhD Experimental Solid State Physics
8. PhD Solar Energy Physics
9. PhD Theoretical Solid State Physics
10. PhD Theoretical/Mathematical Physics

Department of Statistics

1. PGD Statistics
2. MSc Statistics
3. MPhil/PhD Statistics
4. PhD Statistics

J. Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Economics

1. PGD Economics
2. MFE (Masters in Financial Economics)
3. MSc Economics
4. PhD Economics

Department of Library and Information Science

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
2. M. Library and Information Science
3. PhD Library and Information Science

Department of Political Science & International Relations

1. Postgraduate Diploma Political Science
2. Masters in International Relations & Diplomacy
3. MSc Political Science (International Relations)
4. MSc Political Science (Political Economy)
5. MSc Political Science (Policy Analysis)
6. PhD Political Science (International Relations)
7. PhD Political Science (Political Economy & Development Studies)
8. PhD Political Science (Policy Analysis)

Department of Sociology

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Inter-culture Conflict & Community Studies (GDICD)
2. MSc Gender Studies
3. MSc Development Sociology
4. MSc Industrial Sociology
5. MSc Criminology
6. MSc Demography
7. MSc Medical Sociology
8. PhD Gender Studies
9. PhD Development Sociology
10. PhD Industrial Sociology
11. PhD Criminology
12. PhD Demography
13. PhD Medical Sociology

K. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Department of Veterinary Anatomy

1. MSc Veterinary Anatomy
2. PhD Veterinary Anatomy

Department of Veterinary Medicine

1. MSc Avian Medicine
2. MSc Swine Medicine
3. MSc Ruminant Medicine
4. MSc Small Animal Medicine
5. PhD Avian Medicine
6. PhD Swine Medicine
7. PhD Ruminant Medicine
8. PhD Small Animal Medicine

Department of Veterinary Microbiology

1. MSc Veterinary Microbiology
2. MSc Bacteriology
3. MSc Immunology
4. MSc Virology
5. PhD Veterinary Microbiology
6. PhD Bacteriology
7. PhD Immunology
8. PhD Virology

Department of Parasitology & Entomology

1. PGD Veterinary Parasitology
2. MSc Veterinary Haematology Protozoa & Entomology
3. PhD Veterinary Helminth Protozoa & Entomology

Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology

1. MSc Pharmacology
2. MSc Toxicology
3. PhD Pharmacology
4. PhD Toxicology

Department of Veterinary Pathology

1. MSc Veterinary Pathology
2. PhD Veterinary Pathology

Department of Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine

1. PGD Food Hygiene
2. PGD Epidemiology
3. MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
4. MSc Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine
5. MVPH Veterinary Public Health
6. MVPH Veterinary Preventive Medicine
7. PhD Veterinary Epidemiology
8. PhD Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine

Department of Veterinary Surgery

1. MSc Veterinary Surgery
2. PhD Veterinary Surgery Specialties in:
   i. Food Animal Surgery
   ii. Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
   iii. Veterinary Anaesthesiology
   iv. Laboratory Animal Surgery

Department of Theriogenology

1. Masters of Veterinary Science (MVSc)
2. Master of Philosophy Theriogenology (Mphil)
3. PhD Theriogenology

College of Health Sciences

L. Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

Basic Requirements for:

1. PhD (Clinical Sciences):
   i. Five (5) credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language & Mathematics at 'O' Level, WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB.
   ii. Part I membership (NPMCN or WACP/WACP/WAC/NECS) OR MSc with an overall grade of 60% and above in a relevant subject/course.
2. PGD Complementary and Alternative Medicine:
   i. Five (5) credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language & Mathematics at 'O' Level, WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB.
   ii. MBBS, BDS or BSc. in a relevant field (Pharmacy, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, etc.)

Department of Paediatrics

1. PhD Paediatrics.

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

2. MSc Pharmacology & Therapeutics
3. PhD Pharmacology & Therapeutics with specialization in:
   i. Ethno Pharmacology
   ii. Toxicology
   iii. Chemotherapy
   iv. Cardiovascular Pharmacy
   v. Endocrine Pharmacology
   vi. Nervous System Pharmacology
   vii. Renal Pharmacology
   viii. Biochemical Pharmacology
   ix. Molecular Pharmacology
   x. Pharmacokinetics
   xi. Safety Pharmacology
   xii. Bio-Informatics and CADD
   xiii. Drug Discovery and Design

M. Faculty of Basic Medical Science

Department of Anatomical Sciences

1. MSc Anatomical Sciences
2. PhD Anatomical Sciences

Department of Human Physiology

1. MSc Human Physiology
2. PhD Human Physiology

Department of Medical Biochemistry

1. MSc Medical Biochemistry
2. PhD Medical Biochemistry

N. Faculty of Clinical Sciences

Department of Community Medicine

1. MPH Community Medicine
2. MPH Sexual & Reproductive Health
3. MSc Clinical Research

O. PCENTRE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT

In Addition to General Requirements:

i. All Nursing programmes required a Bachelor's degree in nursing. Candidates must be duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

ii. Candidates with Upper Credit Pass in the relevant Postgraduate Diploma would also be considered.

Professional Master Degree in Nursing

1. Nursing Informatics
2. Oncology Nursing
3. Geriatrics and Gerontology Nursing
4. Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing
5. Nephrology Nursing
6. Occupational Health and Safety Nursing

Professional Master in Midwifery

1. Clinical Midwifery
2. Community Midwifery
3. Midwifery Education

Professional Master in Public Health

1. Health Administration and Management
2. Health Promotion

Professional Masters in Allied Biotechnology

1. Infectious Diseases and Management
2. Molecular Promotion

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme in:

1. Public Health
2. Environmental Health Science