Lead City University Postgraduate Admission: Your Guide to 2024/2025

The Lead City University (LCU) postgraduate admission form for the 2024/2025 academic session is now available. This is your chance to join a prestigious institution in Ibadan, Oyo State, offering a variety of postgraduate programmes. This guide provides all the details you need to apply.

The Lead City University (LCU) Postgraduate Admission Form

Lead City University, located in Ibadan, Oyo State, has started selling application forms for admission into its diverse range of postgraduate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. This article outlines the available courses, admission requirements, and the application process.

Available Postgraduate Programmes at LCU

Biological Sciences

Biology Specialisations:

• Entomology
• Environmental Biology
• Fisheries
• Molecular Biology & Genomics

Environmental Management & Toxicology Specialisations:

• Environmental Management
• Environmental Toxicology

Microbiology Specialisations:

• Environmental Microbiology
• Food Microbiology
• General Microbiology
• Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology
• Medical Microbiology
• Microbial Biology and Genomics

Chemical Sciences

Biochemistry Specialisations:

• Clinical Biochemistry and Drug Metabolism
• Phytomedicine, Drug Discovery & Development
• Nutritional and Industrial Biochemistry
• Molecular Toxicology and Genetics
• Environmental Biochemistry & Toxicology
• Cancer Research and Molecular Biology

Chemistry Specialisations:

• Environmental & Analytical Chemistry
• Industrial Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Computer Science

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Specialisations: Computer & Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Science with Economics, Computer Science with Electronics, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering
• MSc, PhD Specialisations: Computer & Information Science, Computer Science

Education

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
• Education (Arts & Social Science) Specialisations: Early Childhood Education, Economics, Education Management, English Education, Guidance & Counselling, Measurement & Evaluation, Social Studies Education, School Administration (Professional Master)
• Education (Science) Specialisations: Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Computer Science Education, Mathematics Education, Physics Education

English & Literary Studies

• MA, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD

Engineering and Technology

• PGD, MEng, MPhil/PhD, PhD Specialisations: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Design & Management

• Academic Master (MSc, MPhil, PhD) Specialisations: Architecture, Built Environment, Environmental Management, Environmental Governance and Sustainable Development, Estate Management, Facility Management, Geographic Information System, Urban and Regional Planning
• Professional Master Specialisations: Property Development, Real Estate Marketing & Auctioneering, Facility Management

Kinesiology, Sports Science & Health Education

• Specialisations: Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Sports Administration

Information Management

• Specialisations: Library and Information Science, Office and Information Management, Archives and Records Management, Information Resources Management, Business Information Management, Information and Communication Technology, Knowledge Management

Law

• LLB, MPhil, PhD Specialisations: Law & Diplomacy

Management & Accounting

• PGD, MSc, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD Specialisations: Business Administration, Corporate Communication Management, Economics and Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Insurance & Risk Management, International Business, Marketing, Multidisciplinary Master of Business, Taxation, Tourism, Event & Hospitality Management

Administration

• MBA Specialisations: Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Production & Operations Management

Mass Communication & Media Technology

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Specialisations: Broadcasting, Development Communication Studies, Film & Multimedia Studies, Information and Media Studies, Journalism & Media Studies, Mass Communication, Public Relations & Advertising, Publishing
• Academic (MSc, MPhil, PhD) Specialisations: Broadcasting, Development Communication Studies, Film & Multimedia Studies, Information and Media Studies, Journalism & Media Studies, Public Relations & Advertising, Publishing
• Professional (MMC) Specialisations: Broadcasting, Development Communication Studies, Film & Multimedia Studies, Information and Media Studies, Journalism & Media Studies, Public Relations & Advertising, Publishing

Performing Arts & Film Studies

Physics

• Specialisations: Solid Earth Physics (Geophysics), Radiation & Health Physics, Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics, Ionospheric, Space & Radio Propagation Research, Theoretical Physics, Physics with Electronics

Nursing Science

• MSc, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD Specialisations: Adult Health/Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health/Public Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Mental/Psychiatric Health Nursing

Politics & International Relations

• Specialisations: Corporate Governance, Diplomatic Studies, Governance & Public Sector Management, Hospital Administration, Intergovernmental Relations, International Law & Diplomacy, International Politics & Diplomacy, International Relations (MIR), International Relations (MSc), Law, Politics and Gender Studies, Local Government Administration, Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Communication, Political Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration (DPA), Philosophy, Health and Hospital Administration (PhD, HHA), Strategic & War Studies

Public Health

• Specialisations: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Education & Promotion, Health Information Management, Health Policy & Management, Human Nutrition & Dietetics (PGD, MSc, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD), Maternal & Child Health, Occupational & Environmental Health, Preventive Medicine & Primary Care, Public Health, Public Health Nutrition, Sexual & Reproductive Health

Radiography and Radiation Sciences

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Specialisations: Film Reporting & Radiological Anatomy, Medical and Radiation Physics, Radiation and Environmental Protection, Radiological Education, Radiological Health Management, Radiotherapy

Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, & Social Work

• Specialisations: Clinical Psychology, Criminology & Security Studies, Developmental Sociology, Environmental Psychology, Gender Sociology, Industrial Psychology, Intercultural Leadership & Administration, Intercultural Studies, Medical Sociology, Personality & Social Psychology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology (PGD, MSc, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD)

Professional Qualifications

• Specialisations: MSc Business, MSc Business Administration, ACI, MSc Finance/ACTV/ACIB, MSc Taxation/ACTI

Admission Requirements for LCU’s Postgraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• A graduate of Lead City University or any other university recognised by the Senate.
• Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent professional qualifications (ACA, ANAN, ACIB, ACCA, ACTI).
• Duration: Two (2) semesters full-time.

Master’s Degree (MSc, MA, MBA)

• A graduate of Lead City University or any other university recognised by the Senate, with at least a Second Class (Lower Division).
• Duration: 18 months (3 semesters) full-time.

M.Phil

• An MSc holder from Lead City University or any other university recognised by the Senate.
• Duration: Four (4) semesters full-time.
• Transfer to PhD programme possible after the first year with a CGPA of 4.0 or 60% and an acceptable PhD research proposal.

Ph.D

• An M.Phil holder from Lead City University or any other university recognised by the Senate, with a CGPA of 4.00 or 60%.
• Duration: Six (6) semesters.

How to Apply for LCU’s Postgraduate Programmes

Application Fee

• Admission form: ₦25,000 (initial payment after admission).
• Acceptance: ₦20,000.
• Medical: ₦25,000.
• Development Levy: ₦20,000.

Admission Requirements

• 4 White Corporate Passport Photographs with a white background
• Official Transcript (sent by courier from your institution)
• 2 Reference Forms
• Two (2) photocopies of the following:
  • Birth Certificate
  • Valid ID Card
  • Secondary or O’Level results
  • First Degree Certificate
  • Second Degree Certificate (for PhD only)
  • Change of Name (for students with different names)
  • Payment Receipt

Application Process

1. Payment: Make the admission payment into Eco Bank, Account Number: 2282072211, Account Name: Lead City University. Do not use USSD code.
2. Application Form: Download the application form from LCU’s official website. Fill it with the required documents and scan to pgcollege@lcu.edu.ng.

Forms can also be obtained from the admissions office on campus at Lead City University, Toll Gate Area, Ibadan, or from any of the university’s liaison offices nationwide.

Contact Information

• Ibadan Campus: Tel: 08153318708, 08153318709, 08086163228, E-mail: pgcollege@lcu.edu.ng, registrar@lcu.edu.ng
• Lagos Liaison Office: Shop E10, Adrian Ogunyansanya Shopping Mall (Same as Shoprite, 1st Floor), Surulere, Lagos. Tel: 07044043322, 01-2912629, 09077422233
• Abuja Liaison Office: Suite 30BB, The Capital Hub, 272 Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja. Tel: 09123212605
• Port Harcourt Liaison Office: 3 East West Road, Rumuokwurushi Tank, Port Harcourt. Tel: 08030500006

For more information, visit the LCU postgraduate admissions page.

Apply now to join Lead City University and advance your academic and professional career with a prestigious postgraduate degree.