GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY, GOMBE

P.M.B. 127, TUDUN WADA, GOMBE, NIGERIA

SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
FOR THE 2021/2022 ACADEMIC SESSION
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for
admission into the following postgraduate programmes of the Gombe State
University for the 2021/2022 academic session.
PROGRAMMES:
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Accounting
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance (PDAF)
2. M.Sc. Accounting
3. Ph.D. Accounting
Department of Business Administration
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
5. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
6. M.Sc. Business Administration
7. Ph.D. Business Administration
Department of Economics
8. Postgraduate Diploma in Development Economics (PGDDEC)
9. M.Sc. Economics
10. Ph.D. Economics
Department of English
11. M.A. English Language
12. M.A. English Literature
13. Ph.D. English Language
14. Ph.D. English Literature
Department of History
15. M.A. History
16. Ph.D. History
Department of Political Science
17. M.Sc. International Relations
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 18. M.Sc. Peace and Conflict Studies
19. M.Sc. Political Science
20. Ph.D. International Relations
21. Ph.D. Peace and Conflict Studies
22. Ph.D. Political Science
Department of Public Administration
23. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
24. Master of Public Administration (MPA)
25. M.Sc. Public Administration
26. Ph.D. Public Administration
Department of Religious Studies
27. M.A. Christian Religious Studies
28. M.A. Islamic Religious Studies
29. Ph.D. Christian Religious Studies
30. Ph.D. Islamic Religious Studies
Department of Sociology
31. M.Sc. Sociology
32. Ph.D. Sociology

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Educational Foundations
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
2. M.Ed. Educational Psychology
3. M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
4. Ph.D. Education Psychology
5. Ph.D. Guidance and Counselling
Department of Science Education
6. M.Ed. Science Education
7. Ph.D. Science Education

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Department of Biochemistry
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBC)
2. M.Sc. Biochemistry
3. Ph.D. Biochemistry
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 Department of Biological Sciences
4. M.Sc. Environmental Biology
5. M.Sc. Hydrobiology & Fisheries
6. Ph.D. Environmental Biology
7. Ph.D. Hydrobiology & Fisheries
Department of Botany
8. M.Sc. Botany (Plant Physiology)
9. M.Sc. Botany (Ecology)
10. Ph.D. Botany (Plant Physiology)
11. Ph.D. Botany (Ecology)
Department of Chemistry
12. Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
13. M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry
14. M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
15. Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry
16. Ph.D. Organic Chemistry
Department of Computer Science
17. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
18. M.Sc. Computer Science
19. Ph.D. Computer Science
Department of Geography
20. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)
21. Master in Environmental Management (MEM)
22. M.Sc. Geography
23. Ph.D. Geography
Department of Microbiology
24. M.Sc. Microbiology (Options)
i. Environmental Microbiology

ii. Medical Microbiology

iii. Public and Environmental Health Microbiology

iv. Food/Industrial Microbiology

25. Ph.D. Microbiology (Options)
i. Environmental Microbiology

ii. Medical Microbiology

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 iii. Public and Environmental Health Microbiology

iv. Food/Industrial Microbiology

Department of Physics
26. M.Sc. Physics
27. Ph.D. Physics
Department t of Zoology
28. M.Sc. Applied Parasitology & Entomology
29. Ph.D. Applied Parasitology & Entomology

DURATION
a) M.A./M.Sc. (Minimum of two (2) Academic Sessions and Maximum of Three
(3) Academic Sessions)
b) MPA/MBA (Minimum of Twelve Calendar Months)
c) Postgraduate Diploma (Minimum of One (1) Academic Session and Maximum
of Two (2) Academic Sessions
d) Ph.D. (Minimum of three (3) and Maximum of five (5) Academic Sessions)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must possess the minimum O’Level requirements of five (5) relevant
credits including English and Mathematics.
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance
i. Graduate of Gombe State University or any other recognized University
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of Lower
Credit in relevant discipline
iii. Holders of other professional qualifications which may be acceptable
to the University Senate

Department of Accounting
M.Sc. Accounting
i. Graduates of Gombe State University in Accounting or any other
recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower
Division
ii. Holders of relevant qualification, B.Sc. Ed. Accounting with a Postgraduate
Diploma in Accounting and Finance from a recognized University

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 iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree may be eligible to apply with
a relevant Postgraduate Diploma with an Upper Credit
Ph.D. Accounting
iv. For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. Degree in Accounting is required.

Department of Business Administration

Postgraduate Diploma in Management
i. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Program Applicant must possess:
ii. Five (5) Ordinary Level Credit Passes including English Language and
Mathematics.
iii.Applicant with a Bachelor’s degree (in any administration-related major)
from Gombe State University or any accredited institution at home and
abroad at a minimum CGPA or its equivalent at 2.00 or Third Class are
eligible.
iv. Applicants with minimum of B.A./B.Sc./B.Tech./HND from any other
field of study from a recognized University or Polytechnic may be
considered.
v. Applicants of recognized Chartered Institutes or Professional bodies at a
minimum of Upper Credit or its equivalent may be considered.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

a) Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any specialization of Business
Administration from Gombe State University or any accredited institution at
home and abroad with a minimum of Second Class Lower grade or Bachelor’s
degree in any field of study other than Business administration provided such
candidates possess postgraduate Diploma in any specialized field of
Business Administration from Gombe State University or any other accredited
institution at home or abroad.
b) All candidates must possess the minimum O/L entry requirements into the
University including credit passes in Mathematics and English.
c) Applicants with HND in any field of Business Administration with a minimum
of Upper Credit shall be considered but must possess a postgraduate Diploma
in any specialization of Business Administration from a recognized institution.

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d) Applicants with Second Class Lower Division from any field of study other
than Business Administration who possess a Post-graduate Diploma in any
related field of Administration at Upper Credit level from Gombe State
University or any recognized institution at home or abroad may be considered
provided the University matriculation requirements are satisfied.

M.Sc. Business Administration

i. A good honours degree (at least second class) in Business
Administration and/or related disciplines from Gombe State University
or any recognized University is required.
ii. An applicant with a good Second Class Lower Division in relevant

field of study other than Business Administration who possesses a

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Marketing, Finance,
Entrepreneurship or any related discipline at upper credit from Gombe
State University or any recognized University may be considered.
iii. Candidates are required to write a selection test.

Ph.D. Business Administration

For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. degree in Business Administration is required.

Department of Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in Development Economics (PGDDEC)
Applicants should possess any of a Bachelor degree, Higher National
Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification from a recognized University

M.Sc. Economics
i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours
degree in Economics from Gombe State University or any recognized
University.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in
Economics Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized
University may be considered.

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Ph.D Economics
For PhD. a good M.Sc in Economics is required.

Department of English
M.A. English Language
i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours
degree in English from Gombe State University or any recognized University.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in
English Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized
University may be considered.
Ph.D. English Language
For Ph.D., a good M.A. Degree in English Language is required.

M.A. English Literature

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours
degree in English Literature from Gombe State University or any
recognized University.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in
English Literature Education from Gombe State University or any other
recognized University may be considered.
Ph.D. English Literature
For Ph.D., a good M.A. Degree in English Literature is required.

Department of History
M.A. History
i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours
degree in History from Gombe State University or any recognized
University.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in
History Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized
University may be considered.
Ph.D. History
For Ph.D., a good M.A degree in History is required.

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 Department of Religious Studies
M.A. Christian Religious Studies
i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours
degree in Christian Religious Studies from Gombe State University or any
recognized University.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in
Christian Religious Studies Education from Gombe State University or any
other recognized University may be considered.
Ph.D. Christian Religious Studies
iii. For Ph.D., a good M.A. degree in Christian Religious Studies,
Theology/Theological Studies and Religious Studies from Gombe State
University or any recognised University or affiliate institutions may be
considered.

M.A. Islamic Studies

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division
Honours degree in Islamic Studies from Gombe State University or
any recognized University.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree
in Islamic Studies Education from Gombe State University or any other
recognized University may be considered.
Ph.D. Islamic Studies
For Ph.D., a good M.A. in Islamic Studies is required.
Department of Political Science
M.Sc. International Relations
i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours
degree in International Relations or Political Science from Gombe State
University or any recognized University.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in
related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized
University may be considered.
Ph.D. International Relations
For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. degree in International Relations is required.

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 M.Sc. Peace and Conflict Studies
i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours
degree in Peace and Conflict Studies or Political Science from Gombe
State University or any recognized University.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in
related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized
University may be considered.
Ph.D. Peace and Conflict Studies
For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. in Peace and Conflict Studies is
required.

M.Sc. Political Science

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours
degree in Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized
University.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in
Political Science Education from Gombe State University or any other
recognized University may be considered.
Ph.D. Political Science
For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. in Political Science is required.

Department of Public Administration

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
i. Candidates should possess a Bachelor Degree or Higher National
Diploma from a recognized Higher Institution in Nigeria or its equivalent
from the Arts, Social or Management Sciences or a related field of
study.
ii. Candidates from a pure science background must have had at least
two years working experience and must have aspired to hold a
managerial position in their organization of work.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
i. A degree in relevant field from Gombe State University or from a
recognized University with a minimum of second class lower division.
ii. A postgraduate diploma at upper credit in a relevant field from Gombe
State University or a recognized university.
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 iii. In addition to the general requirements, graduates without a
background in the Social and Management Sciences are expected to
possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration or
Postgraduate Diploma in Management before qualifying for admission.
M.Sc. Public Administration
Applicants should possess any of a Bachelor degree in Public
Administration, Political Science and International Relations from Gombe
State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of
Second Class Lower Division.
Ph.D. Public Administration
For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. degree in Public Administration is required.

Department of Sociology
M.Sc. Sociology
(i) Five (5) O-level credits including English and Mathematics.
(ii) At least a good 2nd Class honours Lower Division bachelor’s degree in
Sociology or Anthropology from a recognised university with a minimum
CGPA of 3.00 is required.
(iii) Similarly, candidates with First Class or a good Second-Class Degree in
a related social science discipline may also be considered for admission;
although the Department may ask such candidates to fulfil other
requirements (like passing an examination or taking some
undergraduate modules) where it is deemed appropriate. In addition,
admission is also determined on the basis of existing staff strength, and
areas in which thesis supervision can be offered.
Ph.D. Sociology
i. Masters’ Degree in Sociology from Gombe State University or any other
University recognised in Nigeria or abroad, with minimum CGPA of 3.5
in M.Sc.’s course work.
ii. In addition, those without qualifications in Sociology may be required to
enrol for a Masters’ degree in Sociology and pass certain courses at the
Masters’ or Undergraduate levels. Under certain circumstances Masters’
Candidates whose work, in the opinion of the supervisor, is of high
quality may be upgraded to the Ph.D. programme. Such upgrading
would however require the consideration and approval of the
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 Postgraduate School’s Board and the University’s Senate.
Faculty of Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
i. All prospective candidates must have a minimum of first degree obtained
at not less than third class from Gombe State University or any other
University recognized by the Senate of Gombe State University.

ii. If an applicant is a graduate with Higher National Diploma (HND), the

candidate must have graduated with a minimum of a grade not lesser than
the credit level.

iii. The University’s requirements for matriculation must be satisfied.

M.Ed. Educational Psychology

All prospective candidates:
i. must possess bachelor's degrees with honours in Education obtained at
not less than a second class in the lower division from Gombe State
University (GSU) or any other University approved by the Senate of GSU,
ii. that are holders of non-education bachelor's degrees obtained at not less
than a second class in the lower division from Gombe State University
(GSU) or any other University approved by the Senate of GSU may be
considered for admission if such candidates in addition possess
Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than the credit
level from Gombe State University (GSU) or any other University approved
by the Senate of GSU,
iii. that are holders of third class honours degrees in Education may be
considered for admission provided that such candidates possess
Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than the credit
level from Gombe State University (GSU) or any other University approved
by the Senate of GSU,
iv. that are graduates with Higher National Diploma (HND), must have
graduated with a minimum of credit may be considered for admission if
such candidates in addition possess Postgraduate Diploma in Education
obtained at not less than the credit level from Gombe State University
(GSU) or any other University approved by the Senate of GSU.

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 v. that have studied in languages other than in the English Language must
provide evidence that they have met the University’s higher-level English
language qualification requirements at the time of application,
vi. must have to undergo a selection test and interview,
vii. must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation,

Ph.D. Educational Psychology

i. satisfy the University’s requirements for the Master’s degree in

Educational Psychology
ii. have a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology with a minimum
CGPA of 4.0 or 60%
iii. have to undergo a selection test and interview
iv. provide evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption/exclusion
certificate.
v. satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.

M.Ed. Guidance & Counselling

All prospective candidates:

i. must possess bachelor's degrees with honours in Education obtained at

not less than a second class in the lower division from Gombe State
University Gombe State University or any other University approved by the
Senate of GSU,
ii. that are holders of non-education bachelor's degrees obtained at not less
than a second class in the lower division from Gombe State University or
any other University approved by the Senate of Gombe State University
may be considered for admission if such candidates in addition possess
Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than the credit
level from Gombe State University or any other University approved by the
Senate of Gombe State University,
iii. that are holders of third class honours degrees in Education may be
considered for admission provided that such candidates possess
Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than the credit
level from Gombe State University or any other University approved by the
Senate of Gombe State University,

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 iv. that are graduates with Higher National Diploma (HND), that have
graduated with a minimum of credit may be considered for admission if
such candidates in addition possess Postgraduate Diploma in Education
obtained at not less than the credit level from Gombe State University
(GSU) or any other University approved by the Senate of Gombe State
University,
v. that have studied in languages other than in the English Language must
provide evidence that they meet the University’s higher-level English
language qualification requirements at the time of application,
vi. have to undergo a selection test and interview,
vii. must provide evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or
exemption/exclusion certificate.
viii. must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation,

Ph.D. Guidance and Counseling

Candidates must:

i. satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.

ii. satisfy the University’s requirements for the Master’s degree in

Guidance and Counseling
iii. have a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling with a minimum
CGPA of 4.0 or 60%
iv. have to undergo a selection test and interview
v. provide evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption/exclusion
certificate.

M.Ed. Science Education

All prospective candidates
i. must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation,
ii. must be graduates of Education with BSc. (Ed.) or B.Ed. degrees or their
equivalents in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Integrated Science with at
least a second-class lower degree obtained from Gombe State University
or any other University approved by the Senate of Gombe State University,
iii. if non-education graduates in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, must have
graduated with at least a second-class lower degree obtained from Gombe

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 State University or any other University approved by the Senate of GSU
and in addition, possess a PGDE obtained at not less than a Credit level
from Gombe State University or any other University approved by the
Senate of Gombe State University,
iv. that are graduates of Education in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and
Integrated Science with a third-class degree must in addition, possess a
PGDE obtained at not less than a Credit level from Gombe State University
or any other University approved by the Senate of Gombe State University
with a PGDE obtained at not less than a Credit level,
v. Non education graduates with HND in related Science programmes and
have graduated with a minimum of credit may be considered for admission
if such candidates in addition possess Postgraduate Diploma in Education
obtained at not less than the credit level from Gombe State University or
any other University approved by the Senate of Gombe State University,
vi. that have studied in languages other than in the English Language must
provide evidence that they meet the University’s higher-level English
language qualification requirements at the time of application,
vii. have to undergo a selection test and interview,
viii. provide evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption/exclusion
certificate.

Ph.D. Science Education

Candidates must:
i. satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
ii. satisfy the University’s requirements for the Master’s degree in Science
Education
iii. have a Master’s degree in Science Education with a minimum CGPA of
4.0 or 60%
iv. have to undergo a selection test and interview
v. provide evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption/exclusion
certificate.

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Faculty of Science
Department of Biochemistry
Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBC)
The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry,
Biochemistry Education, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or
a Pass at Credit Level at HND in Science Laboratory Technology or any other
equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State
University.
M.Sc. Biochemistry
i. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from
Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum
of Second Class Lower Honours degree.
ii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry or HND and
PGD in Biochemistry may also be considered
Ph.D. Biochemistry
For Ph.D., a good M.Sc in Biochemistry is required.

Department of Biological Sciences

M.Sc. Degree Programmes:

A candidate who seeks admission into the academic master’s degree

programme must hold a minimum of second class (Lower Division) Degree
with a CGPA of not below2.75 on the scale o 4.00-5.00 Point of Gombe
state University or any other recognized University. A minimum of second
class (Lower Division) Degree with a CGPA of not below2.40-2.74 on the
scale of 0.00-5.00 Point of Gombe state University or any other recognized
University or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum CGPA of
3.00 (Merit) on a scale of 4.00-5.00, Provided that the University
matriculation requirements are satisfied in the relevant area.
Ph.D. Degree Programmes:
A candidate who seeks admission into the Doctor of Philosophy programme
must hold an academic master’s degree of Gombe state University or any
other recognized University with a minimum of B grade or 3.5 on a scale of
0.00 – 5.0 provided that the University matriculation requirements are

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 satisfied in the relevant area. The Ph.D. degree programmes are available
only for full time candidates.

M.Sc. Environmental Biology

i. Candidates must possess an M.Sc. degree in Environmental Biology,
Ecology, Parasitology and Entomology or Fisheries and hydrobiology of
Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a
minimum of B grade or 3.5 on a scale of 0.00 – 5.0 provided that the
Gombe State University University matriculation requirements are
satisfied in the relevant area.

ii. Candidates could possess any other qualification from any other institution
recognized by the Postgraduate School based on the recommendation of
Departmental Postgraduate Committee and approved by Senate of the
Gombe State University.
Ph.D. Environmental Biology
i. A candidate who seeks admission into the Doctor of Philosophy
programme must hold an academic master’s degree in any of
Environmental Biology, Ecology, Parasitology and Entomology or
Fisheries and hydrobiology of Gombe State University or any other
recognized University with a minimum of B grade or 3.5 on a scale of 0.00
– 5.0 provided that the University matriculation requirements are satisfied
in the relevant area.

ii. Any other qualification from any other institution recognized by the
Postgraduate School based on the recommendation of Departmental
Postgraduate School Committee and approved by Senate of the Gombe
State University could be considered.

M.Sc. Applied Parasitology & Entomology

Candidates should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
degree in Zoology, or related field from Gombe State University or any
recognized University.
Ph.D. Applied Parasitology & Entomology
For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. Degree in Applied Parasitology & Entomology is
required. The candidate must have a minimum of B grade or 3.5 on a scale
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 of 0.00 – 5.0 provided that the University matriculation requirements are
satisfied in the relevant area.

M.Sc. Hydrobiology & Fisheries

i. Minimum of five credits passes in Biology, Chemistry, English language,
Mathematics and Physics at ordinary level. Candidates with credit passes
in Agricultural science or Geography may also be considered in lieu to
physics.
ii. Minimum of second class lower honors degree in Biology, Zoology or B.Sc.
(Ed) Biology of Gombe State University or of any recognized institution.
iii.Any other qualification from any other institution recognized by the
Postgraduate School based on the recommendation of Departmental
Postgraduate Committee and approved by Senate of the Gombe State
University.

Ph.D. Hydrobiology & Fisheries

i. A candidate who seeks admission into the Doctor of

Philosophy in Hydrobiology and Fisheries would apply for
any of the following three areas of specialization:
a. Fisheries (Aquaculture and Fisheries management),
b. Applied Hydrobiology and Fisheries
c. Freshwater Ecology
ii. Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D. Fisheries degree
programme must in addition to the general university requirement possess
any of the following qualifications:
iii.The candidate must hold an academic master’s degree in Fisheries and
Hydrobiology of Gombe State University or any other recognized
University with a minimum of B grade or 3.5 on a scale of 0.00 – 5.0
Provided that the University matriculation requirements are satisfied in the
relevant area.

iv. Any other qualification from any other institution recognized by the
Postgraduate School based on the recommendation of Departmental
Postgraduate Committee and approved by the Senate of the Gombe State
University could be considered.
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M.Sc. Botany (Ecology)
Candidates should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
Degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any
recognized University.
M.Sc. Botany (Ecology)
For PhD, a good M.Sc in Botany is required.
M.Sc. Botany (Plant Physiology)
Candidates should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any
recognized University.
Ph.D. Botany (Plant Physiology)
For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. Degree in Botany is required.

Department of Chemistry
Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Chemistry,
Chemistry Education, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Food
Science or a Pass at Credit Level for HND in Science Laboratory Technology
or any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe
State University.

M.Sc. Organic/Inorganic Chemistry

i. Candidates should possess a Bachelors degree in
Chemistry from Gombe State University or any other recognized
University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours
Division.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Honours in B.Sc (Ed) Chemistry
may be considered but would be required to take Undergraduate
Courses they may be deficient in upon admission.
iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Chemistry or B.Sc.
(Ed) Chemistry or HND and PGD in Chemistry may also be considered.
Ph.D. Organic/Inorganic Chemistry
For PhD, a good M.Sc. Degree in Organic or Inorganic Chemistry is required.

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Department of Computer Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Computer
Science, Computer Science Education, or a Pass at Credit Level at HND, or
any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State
University.
M.Sc. Computer Science
i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from
Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a
minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc. Ed. Computer
Science may be considered but would be required to take Undergraduate
Courses they may be deficient in upon admission.
iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Computer Science or
B.Sc. Ed. Computer Science or Higher National Diploma and
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science may also be considered.
M.Sc. Computer Science
For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. Degree in Computer Science is required.

Department of Geography
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)
The minimum qualification for admission is Third Class Honours degree in
Geography or a Pass at Credit Level at Higher National Diploma or any
other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State
University.
Master in Environmental Management (MEM)
i. A degree in Geography from Gombe State University or any
recognized University with minimum of Second Class Lower Division is
required.
ii. Applicants with Bachelors degree in related field or HND with a
Postgraduate Diploma at Credit Level may be considered.
iii. Applicants with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant fields may be
considered.

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M.Sc. Geography
i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Geography from
Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a
minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree.
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc. Ed. Geography
may be considered but would be required to take undergraduate
courses they may be deficient in upon admission.
iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Geography or B.Sc.
Ed. Geography or Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate
Diploma in Geography may also be considered.
M.Sc. Geography
For Ph.D., a good M.Sc. Degree in Geography is required.

Department of Microbiology
M.Sc. Microbiology
iv. A candidate must have Bachelor degree in relevant field with at least
a CGPA of 2.4 (Second Class Lower) from an NUC approved
university.
v. All candidates must have five ‘O’ Level credit passes including
Mathematics and English.
vi. Candidate with third class and university PGD with CGPA of 3.5
may be considered for admission into Masters programmes.
Duration of M.Sc. Microbiology Programmes
i. Full-time: 1½ years - 2½ years.
ii. Part-time: 2½ years - 4 years.
Duration of Ph.D. Microbiology Programmes:
i. A full time Doctoral programme shall run for a minimum of 6
semesters and a maximum of 8 semesters.
ii. Part-time Doctoral programmes shall run for a minimum of 8
semesters and a maximum of 10 semesters..

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Ph.D. Microbiology Programmes
Basic Admission Requirements for Doctoral Programmes:
Candidates for Ph.D. admission must satisfy the following conditions:
i. Candidates must have five credit passes including English,
Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’
Level.
ii. Candidates with Bachelors degree from an approved university
must obtain a minimum of second class lower division with a
CGPA of 3.0/5.0.
iii. Candidates must have Academic Master’s degree in relevant
areas with a CGPA of 4.0/5.0 and thesis score not lower than
60% (B).
iv. Candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity,
maturity and effective decision making and problem solving
potentials.

MSc./Ph.D. Microbiology Programmes Options

MSc./Ph.D. Microbiology programmes are both available as:
i. Environmental Microbiology
ii. Medical Microbiology
iii. Public and Environmental Health Microbiology
iv. Food/Industrial Microbiology

Department of Physics
M.Sc. Physics
Candidates should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours
degree in Physics or a good B.Sc. Ed. Physics with at least Second Class
Lower Division from Gombe State University or any recognized University.
Ph.D. Physics
For Ph.D, a good M.Sc. Degree in Physics is required. A Ph.D. proposal
of not more than 20 pages should be submitted along with the application
form.

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TRANSCRIPT SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. EMAIL TRAMSMISSION:
Transcripts may either be submitted electronically or through postage. When
submitting electronically, use the following email address:
[email protected]
Note that the email should be titled in this order: Transcript: Name of
Programme, Name of applicant and Year of application. Also, transcripts
should be sent directly from the awarding institution’s official email address
with an official covering letter. Transcripts must be stamped and signed by the
officer in charge of issuance before it is forwarded.
2. POSTAL ADDRESS:
When submitting through the Post Office, the mail must be stamped or
marked with institutional seal and should reach the Postgraduate School of
Gombe State University intact for it to be acceptable for use. Send mail to:

The Dean,
School of Postgraduate Studies
Gombe State University,
Tudun Wada,
P.M.B 127, Gombe,
Gombe State,
Nigeria.

3. DEADLINE FOR THE ONLINE APPLICATION

The deadline for the submission of application is Wednesday 15th September,
2021.

Signed
M. A. Yuguda
Registrar

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