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School of Postgraduate Studies

About Postgraduate School

The origin of the school of Postgraduate studies is traceable to the setting up of a Postgraduate committee in 2016. After consideration of the report from the Committee, the Senate approved the establishment of the Postgraduate School. The Senate went on to approve a number of postgraduate courses at Diploma and Masters Level in 2017. The implementation of the Senate decision began in January, 2018 when the approval was received by NUC.

The postgraduate school aims at imparting specialised knowledge and skills leading to the attainment by the students of higher degrees in various fields of endeavour. This appropriate mix of advanced courses, provision of excellent research and library facilities, as well as teaching and supervision by highly experienced Postgraduate Academic staff will ensure that knowledge is acquired. In general, considerable effort is made on a continuous basis by the University to provide a conducive environment for Postgraduate Study.

News Update

Sales of Application forms

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University’s Postgraduate programmes. Check our list of programmes

Online Application for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Online application forms will be on sale from 2nd September, 2024 for the 2024/2025 Academic Session.

2024/2025 Academic Calendar

To see the calendar for 2024/2025 academic year, click here

Programmes

Faculty of Computing
1 Computer Science (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
2 Computer Science (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
Faculty of Law
1 Law (LLM) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
2 Law (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
Faculty of Administration
1 Accounting (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
2 Accounting (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
3 Accounting (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
4 Business Administration (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
5 Business Administration (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
6 Crowd Control and Management (PGD)
7 Entrepreneurship (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
8 Entrepreneurship (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
9 Human Resource Management (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
10 Management (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
11 Master in Business Administration (MBA) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
12 Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
Faculty of Arts
1 English and Literary Studies (M.A) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
2 English and Literary Studies (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
1 Anatomy (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
2 Anatomy (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
3 Master of Public Health (MPH) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
4 Physiology (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
5 Physiology (PhD)
6 Public Health (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
7 Public Health (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
Faculty of Science and Technology
1 Architecture (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
2 Architecture (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
3 Architecture (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
4 Biochemistry (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
5 Biochemistry (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
6 Computer Science (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
7 Environmental Chemistry (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
8 Environmental Chemistry (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
9 Master of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (MCSDF) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
10 Mathematics (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
11 Mathematics (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
12 Mathematics (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
13 Microbiology (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
14 Microbiology (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
15 Nutrition And Dietetics (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
16 Physics (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
17 Physics (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
18 Physics (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
Faculty of Social Sciences
1 Digital Media Communication (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
2 Economics (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
3 Economics (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
4 Mass Communication (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
5 Mass Communication (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
6 Master of Election Management (MEM) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
7 Master of Financial Economics (MFE) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
8 Master of Legistlative Drafting (MLD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
9 Master of Legistlative Studies (MLS) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
10 Master of Public Sector Economics (MPSE) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
11 Political Science (M.Sc)
12 Political Science (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
13 Political Science (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
14 Sociology (M.Sc) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
15 Sociology (PGD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]
16 Sociology (PhD) [CLOSED FOR APPLICATION]

Payment Option

Application forms are available online subject to payment of a non-refundable fee for the programme of interest as follows:

M.Sc Programmes N 25,000
PGD Programmes N 20,000
PhD Programmes N 30,000
Check the detailed User guide here: https://bit.ly/bhu-pg-userguide for details on how to make payments. Visit the University’s website: https://pg.portal.binghamuni.edu.ng/apply to apply.

For further enquiries, call: 08062169155, 08066627637, 08063479024, or e-mail us at: secretary.sps@binghamuni.edu.ng or pgadmission@binghamuni.edu.ng.
TUITION FEES
Accounting (M.Sc) ₦375,000
Accounting (PGD) ₦300,000
Accounting (PhD) ₦600,000
Anatomy (M.Sc) ₦300,000
Anatomy (PhD) ₦400,000
Architecture (M.Sc) ₦600,000
Biochemistry (M.Sc) ₦300,000
Biochemistry (PhD) ₦350,000
Business Administration (M.Sc) ₦450,000
Business Administration (PhD) ₦500,000
Computer Science (PGD) ₦300,000
Digital Media Communication (PGD) ₦300,000
Economics (M.Sc) ₦405,000
Economics (PhD) ₦525,000
English and Literary Studies (M.A) ₦350,000
English and Literary Studies (PhD) ₦375,000
Environmental Chemistry (M.Sc) ₦300,000
Environmental Chemistry (PhD) ₦450,000
Human Resource Management (M.Sc) ₦375,000
Infection, Prevention & Control (PGD) ₦400,000
Law (LLM) ₦600,000
Law (PhD) ₦800,000
Management (PGD) ₦300,000
Mass Communication (M.Sc) ₦405,000
Mass Communication (PhD) ₦525,000
Master in Business Administration (MBA) ₦400,000
Master of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (MCSDF) ₦600,000
Master of Election Management (MEM) ₦600,000
Master of Financial Economics (MFE) ₦450,000
Master of Legistlative Studies (MLS) ₦450,000
Master of Public Health (MPH) ₦750,000
Master of Public Sector Economics (MPSE) ₦300,000
Microbiology (M.Sc) ₦300,000
Microbiology (PhD) ₦400,000
Nutrition And Dietetics (M.Sc) ₦450,000
Physiology (M.Sc) ₦300,000
Physiology (PhD) ₦400,000
Public Health (M.Sc) ₦500,000
Public Health (PGD) ₦350,000
Architecture (PhD) ₦700,000
Computer Science (M.Sc) ₦400,000
Computer Science (PhD) ₦600,000
Entrepreneurship (M.Sc) ₦400,000
Entrepreneurship (PGD) ₦300,000
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation ₦400,000
Mathematics (M.Sc) ₦300,000
Mathematics (PGD) ₦250,000
Mathematics (PhD) ₦350,000
Physics (M.Sc) ₦300,000
Physics (PGD) ₦250,000
Physics (PhD) ₦350,000
Political Science (M.Sc) ₦400,000
Political Science (PGD) ₦300,000
Political Science (PhD) ₦500,000
Sociology (M.Sc) ₦400,000
Sociology (PGD) ₦300,000
Sociology (PhD) ₦500,000

Application

Submission of Application Forms

Completed application forms should be printed out and a copy submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies, Bingham University. All candidates are expected to complete the application form and submit alongside:

  1. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Completion Certificate (Discharge Certificate), Exemption Certificate or Exclusion Certificate,
  2. Three (3) Letters of Reference,
  3. Official Academic Transcripts,
  4. Photocopies of relevant credentials, and,
  5. Duplicate copy of receipt of payment of the Application Form
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  1. All candidates must have five (5) O’ Level credit passes, in the required subjects, including Mathematics and English.
  2. Candidates must complete the Application Form online and upload scanned copies of their credentials such as their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
  3. Transcripts of Academic Records should be forwarded to: The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Km 26, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State.
  4. Candidates are to obtain three (3) letters of Reference and forward same to the above address. The reference letters must come from persons who have either taught or worked with them.
  5. A printed copy of the completed Application Form and copies of credentials should also be submitted at the School of Postgraduate Studies.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
  • A candidate seeking admission into any postgraduate diploma programme must possess a qualification equivalent to a first degree (at least 3rd Class Degree or higher) or,
  • A Higher National Diploma (with at least Lower Credit) or its equivalent.
Ph.D. Degree Programmes
Candidates with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of less than 4.00, but with a CGPA ranging from 3.00 to 3.99, shall be admitted to the MPhil/Ph.D. program (a non-certificate pathway). However, candidates with a CGPA of 4.00 and above shall be admitted directly into the Ph.D. programs at Bingham University, as approved by the Senate.
  • NUC Approval: The commencement of the MPhil/Ph.D. program does not require prior approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC).
  • MPhil/Ph.D. Curriculum:
    • Candidates with a CGPA ranging from 3.50 to 3.99 will be required to register for a minimum of two courses per session, as recommended by the Departmental Postgraduate Board, in addition to their Ph.D. coursework.
    • Candidates holding a CGPA between 3.00 and 3.49 will be required to enroll in all courses for which they scored a grade of C or less at the Master's level, in addition to the Ph.D. courses.
  • MPhil/Ph.D. Duration: The program will last for one academic session.
  • Conversion Requirements: Candidates aspiring to convert to the Ph.D. program must:
    • Score a minimum CGPA of 4.00,
    • Purchase a new application form for the Ph.D. program,
    • Not be required to undertake additional coursework at the Ph.D. level,
    • Adhere to the minimum duration standards prescribed for Ph.D. programs at all Nigerian universities.
Masters Degree Programmes
  1. Academic Masters
    • Candidates for academic master programmes with first degree from Bingham University, or any other recognized University, must possess a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in the relevant field, or
    • A relevant Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from Bingham University or any recognized University.
  2. Professional Masters
    • Candidates for professional master degree must possess a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) degree in the relevant area from Bingham University Karu, or any recognized university.
    • A postgraduate diploma in the relevant area not below classification of lower credit from Bingham University or any recognized university could be considered, provided candidates satisfy the conditions for postgraduate diploma as indicated above.
Go to Application Portal
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENT


Applicants are to request their former Institutions to forward a copy of their transcripts of Academic Records to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Bingham University, P.M.B 005, Karu, Nasarawa State.

Please note that all Postgraduate courses are full time. All Postgraduate students are also required to make arrangements for their accommodations as the University at present has no provision for Postgraduate residence.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

  1. Any candidate wishing to study for a postgraduate programme in Bingham University shall apply for provisional admission from the school.
  2. The application for any of the postgraduate programmes shall be made in accordance with the procedure presented by the school on payment of the stipulated application fees.
  3. The candidate shall in addition cause his past university/institution to send transcript(s) directly to the Secretary of the postgraduate school.
  4. The candidate two referees shall send a confidential report on the candidate on prescribed postgraduate application forms directly to the Secretary of the School.
  5. All documents must reach the school on or before the stated date for the receipt of application forms.
  6. The school shall forward the application details of each applicant to the appropriate department for consideration and recommendation.
  7. Candidates for postgraduate admissions into Diploma, Masters Ph.D. programmes shall be considered for admissions only an academic session before the beginning of each session.
  8. Any request by candidates who have applied for admission change of department, degree in view, field of study e.t.c must reach the Secretary before the closing date of submission of completed application forms. Change of course or programme may also be entertained during registration.
  9. In respect of every candidate recommended for admission, departmental postgraduate studies committee shall recommend as follows to the School through the appropriate faculty postgraduate studies committee:
    • Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in view;
    • Field of study clearly and precisely stated;
    • The Supervisor(s); in the case of Ph.D and M.Sc;
    • Mode of study (in the case of Master's programme);
    • Status of registration (full-time or part-time);
    • Other specific departmental requirements;
    • Any other requirement that may be referred to it by an appropriate University body.