Postgraduate Programmes

College of Postgraduate Studies, Achievers University, Owo

Achievers University, Owo offers Postgraduate Diplomas, Professional and Academic Masters, M.Phil. and Doctor of Philosophy programmes. Select a faculty below to view its departments and available postgraduate programmes. Opening one faculty automatically closes the previous one.

Faculty of Basic Medical & Health Sciences

Postgraduate programmes in health, nursing and medical laboratory sciences.

Department of Nursing Science

PGDN

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (PGDN)

Professional postgraduate diploma pathway in Nursing Science.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Nursing Science

Academic master’s programme in Nursing Science.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Nursing Science

Advanced research degree in Nursing Science.

Department of Medical Laboratory Science

Specializations: Medical Microbiology & Parasitology; Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry; Haematology & Blood Transfusion Science; Histopathology & Cytopathology
PGD

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Medical Laboratory Science

Postgraduate diploma pathway in Medical Laboratory Science.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Medical Laboratory Science

Master’s programme in Medical Laboratory Science.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Medical Laboratory Science

Research doctorate in Medical Laboratory Science.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Postgraduate engineering programmes in computer, electrical/electronics and mechatronics engineering.

Department of Computer Engineering

Specializations: Software System Engineering; Data Communication and Networking
M.Eng.

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Computer Engineering

Advanced engineering master’s programme in Computer Engineering.

M.Phil.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Computer Engineering

Research-based master’s programme in Computer Engineering.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Engineering

Doctoral research programme in Computer Engineering.

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Specializations: Power Systems and Machines; Communication System Engineering; Control and Instrumentation
M.Eng.

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Advanced engineering master’s programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

M.Phil.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Research-based master’s programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Doctoral research programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

M.Eng.

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Mechatronics Engineering

Advanced engineering master’s programme in Mechatronics Engineering.

M.Phil.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Mechatronics Engineering

Research-based master’s programme in Mechatronics Engineering.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mechatronics Engineering

Doctoral research programme in Mechatronics Engineering.

Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences

Postgraduate programmes in computer science, health information management, biochemistry and industrial chemistry.

Department of Computer Science

Specializations: Health Information Management
PGD

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Computer Science

Postgraduate diploma pathway in Computer Science.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Computer Science

Academic master’s programme in Computer Science.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Science

Doctoral research programme in Computer Science.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Computer Science (Health Information Management)

Master’s pathway in Computer Science with specialization in Health Information Management.

Department of Chemical Sciences (Biochemistry & Industrial Chemistry)

Specializations: Biochemistry; Industrial Chemistry
PGD

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Biochemistry

Postgraduate diploma pathway in Biochemistry.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry

Academic master’s programme in Biochemistry.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry

Doctoral research programme in Biochemistry.

PGD

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Industrial Chemistry

Postgraduate diploma pathway in Industrial Chemistry.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Industrial Chemistry

Academic master’s programme in Industrial Chemistry.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Chemistry

Doctoral research programme in Industrial Chemistry.

Faculty of Social & Management Sciences

Postgraduate programmes in accounting, business administration, political science, international relations, criminology and security studies.

Department of Accounting

PGD

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Accounting

Postgraduate diploma pathway in Accounting.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Accounting

Academic master’s programme in Accounting.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Accounting

Doctoral research programme in Accounting.

Department of Business Administration

PGD

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Business Administration

Postgraduate diploma pathway in Business Administration.

MBA

Master of Business Administration (MBA - Professional)

Professional master’s programme in Business Administration.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration

Academic master’s programme in Business Administration.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration

Doctoral research programme in Business Administration.

Department of Political Science, International Relations and Public Administration

Specializations: Comparative Politics; Public Policy and Administration; Political Theory; International Relations
PGD

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Political Science

Postgraduate diploma pathway in Political Science.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Political Science (Comparative Politics)

Political Science master’s pathway specializing in Comparative Politics.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Political Science (Public Policy and Administration)

Political Science master’s pathway specializing in Public Policy and Administration.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Political Science (Political Theory)

Political Science master’s pathway specializing in Political Theory.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science (Comparative Politics)

Political Science doctoral pathway specializing in Comparative Politics.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science (Public Policy and Administration)

Political Science doctoral pathway specializing in Public Policy and Administration.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science (Political Theory)

Political Science doctoral pathway specializing in Political Theory.

PGD

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) International Relations

Postgraduate diploma pathway in International Relations.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) International Relations

Academic master’s programme in International Relations.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) International Relations

Doctoral research programme in International Relations.

Department of Sociology, Criminology and Security Studies

Specializations: Criminology and Security Studies
PGD

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Criminology and Security Studies

Postgraduate diploma pathway in Criminology and Security Studies.

M.Sc.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Criminology and Security Studies

Academic master’s programme in Criminology and Security Studies.

Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Criminology and Security Studies

Doctoral research programme in Criminology and Security Studies.

General Admission Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

Requires a minimum of a Third Class degree from a recognized university or an HND certificate with at least a Lower Credit.

Master’s Degrees (M.Sc. / M.Eng. / MBA / M.Phil.)

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of a Second Class Lower division, subject to departmental requirements.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Requires a relevant Master’s degree from an accredited university with an academic track record that satisfies departmental benchmarks.