Bayero University, Kano

Bayero University Kano BUK Application for Admission into Postgraduate Programmes 2021/2022 Academic Session

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission for the 2021/2022 academic session. 

The website for completing the Application Forms will close by 11:59PM on Sunday, 4th July, 2021 while, payment at the bank opens on Monday 22nd March, 2021 and closes on Friday, 2nd July, 2021.

If you have any enquiry or are encountering any difficulty, write an email to application.pg@buk.edu.ng clearly stating the difficulties or enquiries.

The courses are as follows:

1.FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Faculty Course

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Dryland Agriculture (PGDDA)

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

1. Ph.D Agricultural Economics
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Agricultural Economics
3. M.Sc Agricultural Economics
4. M.Sc Agricultural Extension
5. Ph.D Agricultural Economics (Livelihood and Natural Resources Economics)
6. M.Phi/Ph.D Agricultural Economics (Livelihood and Natural Resources Economics)
7. M.Sc Agricultural Economics (Livelihood and Natural Resources Economics)

Department of Agronomy

1. Ph.D Agronomy
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Agronomy
3. Ph.D Agronomy with specialization in Crops and Cropping Systems in Drylands
4. M.Phil/Ph.D Agronomy with specialization in Crops and Cropping Systems in Drylands
5. M.Sc Agronomy
6. M.Sc Agronomy with specialization in Plant Genetics and Breeding
7. M.Sc Agronomy with specialization in Crops and Cropping Systems

in Drylands

8. Postgraduate Diploma in Horticulture (PGDH)
9. Postgraduate Diploma in Irrigation Agronomy (PGDIA)

     Department of Animal Science

1. Ph.D Animal Science with Specialization in any of the following areas: Pasture Production and Range Management; Ruminant Nutrition; Animal Reproduction and Physiology; Animal Products and Processing;
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Animal Science with Specialization in any of the following areas: Pasture Production and Range Management; Ruminant Nutrition; Monogastric Nutrition; Animal Reproduction and Physiology; Animal Products and Processing;
3. M.Sc Animal Science with Specialization in any of the following areas: Pasture Production and Range Management; Ruminant Nutrition; Monogastric Nutrition; Animal Reproduction and Physiology; Animal Products and Processing;
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science (PGDAS)
5. Ph.D Animal Science (Livestock Production and Range Management in African Drylands)
6. M.Phil/Ph.D Animal Science (Livestock Production and Range Management in African Drylands)
7. M.Sc Animal Science (Livestock Production and Range Management in African Drylands)

Department of Crop Protection

i. M.Sc Crop Protection with Specialization in (Agricultural Entomology), (Phytomycology), (Phytobacteriology), (Phytovirology) and (Phytonematology).

Department of Soil Science

1. Ph.D Soil Science
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Soil Science
3. M.Sc Soil Science

2.FACULTY OF ARTS AND ISLAMIC STUDIES

Department of Arabic

1. Ph.D Arabic (Language)
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Arabic (Language)
3. Ph.D Arabic (Literature)
4. M.Phil/Ph.D Arabic (Literature)
5. M.A Arabic (Language)
6. M.A Arabic (Literature)
7. Postgraduate Diploma in Arabic (PGDA)

Department of English and Literary Studies

1. Ph.D English (Language)
2. Ph.D English (Literature)
3. M.A English (Language)
4. M.A English (Literature)

Admission Requirements

In addition to all requirements given, the candidate must have an O’level Credit in both English Language and Literature in English before he/she is eligible for entry into the Department of English and Literary Studies

Department of History

1. Ph.D History
2. M.A History
3. Master’s in Development Studies (MDS)
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies (PGDDS)

Department of Islamic Studies and Shariah

1. Ph.D Islamic Studies
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Islamic Studies
3. M.A Islamic Studies

iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies (PGDIS)

Department of Nigerian Languages

1. Ph.D in Hausa (Language, Literature and Culture)
2. M.A. in Hausa (Language, Literature and Culture)
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Hausa Studies (PGDHS)

3.FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION

Department of Mass Communications

1. Ph.D Mass Communication
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Mass Communication
3. M.Sc Mass Communications
4. Master’s in Public Relations (MPR)
5. Master’s in Communication Studies (MCS)
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC)

Department of Theatre and Performing Arts

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Studies (PGDTS)

4.FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Department of Information Technology (IT)

i. Master’s in Information and Communication Technology (MICT)

5.FACULTY OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

    Department of Environmental Management

1. Ph.D Environmental Management
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Environmental Management
3. M.Sc Environmental Management
4. Master’s in Environmental Management (MEM)
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)

    Department of Geography

Ph.D Geography (Physical Geography)

M.Phil/Ph.D Geography (Physical Geography)

Ph.D Geography (Human Geography)

M.Phil/Ph.D Geography (Human Geography)

Ph.D Geography (Population and Development)

M.Phil/Ph.D Geography (Population and Development)

Ph.D Land Resource (Administration)

M.Phil/Ph.D Land Resource (Administration)

Ph.D Land Resource (Development)

M.Phil/Ph.D Land Resource (Development)

Ph.D Natural Resource Management and Climate Change

M.Phil/Ph.D Natural Resource Management and Climate Change

     M.Sc Natural Resource Management and Climate Change

M.Sc Geography (Physical Geography)

     M.Sc Geography (Human Geography)

M.Sc Geography (Population and Development)

M.Sc Land Resources (Land Development)

M.Sc Land Resources (Land Administration)

Master’s in Geographic Information System (MGIS)

Postgraduate Diploma in Land Administration (PGDLA)

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

1. M.Sc Architecture

6.FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Department of Adult Education & Community Services

1. Ph.D in Adult Education with specialization in:

a. Gerontology

b. Social Welfare Education

c. Extension Education

d. Community Development

e. Adult and Non-Formal Education

2. M.Phil/Ph.D in Adult Education with specialization in:

a. Gerontology

b. Social Welfare Education

c. Extension Education

d. Community Development

e. Adult and Non-Formal Education

3. M.Ed Adult Education with specialization in:

a. Gerontology

b. Social Welfare Education

c. Extension Education

d. Community Development

e. Adult and Non-Formal Education

4. Master’s in Community Development
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Adult and Non-Formal Education
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development & Extension

      Education (PGDCDEE)

Department of Education

1. Ph.D Education, with specialization in:
   1. Educational Administration and Planning
   2. Curriculum Studies
   3. Guidance and Counselling
   4. Educational Psychology
   5. Tests and Measurement
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Education, with specialization in:

1. Educational Administration and Planning
2. Curriculum Studies
3. Guidance and Counselling
4. Educational Psychology
5. Tests and Measurement
6. M.Ed Education, with specialization in:

1. Educational Administration and Planning
2. Curriculum Studies
3. Guidance and Counselling
4. Educational Psychology
5. Tests and Measurement

4. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (PGDGC)

Department of Library and Information Sciences

1. Ph.D Library and Information Science
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Library and Information Science
3. Master’s in  Library and Information Science  
4. Master’s in Information Management (MIM)
5. Master’s in Records Management (MRM)
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management (PGDIM)
7. Postgraduate Diploma in Records Management (PGDRM)

Department of Physical and Health Education

1. Ph.D in Physical and Health Education, with specialization in any of the following Areas:

     a. Exercise and Sports Science

     b. Sports Management

     c. Adapted Physical Education

2. M.Phil/Ph.D in Physical and Health Education, with specialization in any of the following Areas:

     a. Exercise and Sports Science

     b. Sports Management

     c. Adapted Physical Education

3. M.Sc (Ed) Physical and Health Education, with specialization in any of the following Areas:

a.  Health Education

b.  Exercise and Sports Science

c.  Sport Management

d.  Adapted Physical Education

4. M.Sc (Recreation and Sports Tourism Management)
5. Master’s in Health Education
6. Master’s in Public Health Education
7. Master’s in Environmental Health Education
8. Master’s in Community Health Education
9. Postgraduate Diploma in Health Education (PGDHE)
10. Postgraduate Diploma in Recreation and Tourism Management (PGDRTM)

Department of Special Education

1. Ph.D in Special Education, with the following areas of specialization:
   1. Learning Disabilities
   2. Gifted and Talented
   3. Visual Impairment
   4. Hearing Impairment
   5. Behaviour Disorders
   6. Intellectual Disability
   7. Physical and Health Impairment
2. M.Phil/Ph.D in Special Education, with the following areas of specialization:
   1. Learning Disabilities
   2. Gifted and Talented
   3. Visual Impairment
   4. Hearing Impairment
   5. Behaviour Disorders
   6. Intellectual Disability
   7. Physical and Health Impairment
3. M.(Ed) in  Special Education, with the following areas of specialization:
   1. Learning Disabilities
   2. Gifted and Talented
   3. Visual Impairment
   4. Hearing Impairment
   5. Behaviour Disorders
   6. Intellectual Disability
   7. Physical and Health Impairment
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education and Rehabilitation (PGDSER)

Department of Science and Technology Education

1. PhD in Science Education
2. M.Sc (Ed) Biology
3. M.Sc (Ed) Chemistry
4. M.Sc (Ed) Geography
5. M.Sc (Ed) Physics
6. M.Sc (Ed) Mathematics
7. M.Tech (Ed) Automobile
8. M.Tech (Ed) Building
9. M.Tech (Ed) Electrical/Electronics
10. M.Tech (Ed) Metalwork
11. Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education

(PGDSE)

7.FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Agricultural Engineering

1. Ph.D Agricultural Engineering, with specialization in: Farm Power and Machinery Engineering; Soil and Water Engineering; Processing and Storage Engineering
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Agricultural Engineering, with specialization in: Farm Power and Machinery Engineering; Soil and Water Engineering; Processing and Storage Engineering
3. M.Eng Agricultural Engineering, with specialization in: Farm Power and Machinery Engineering; Soil and Water Engineering; Processing and Storage Engineering
4. M.Sc Agricultural Technology
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

1. Ph.D Civil Engineering (Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Transportation Highway Engineering)
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Civil Engineering (Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Transportation Highway Engineering)
3. M.Eng Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, Highway Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering)
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering (PGDCE)

Department of Electrical Engineering

1. Ph.D Electrical Engineering
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Electrical Engineering
3. M.Eng. Electrical Engineering, with specialization in (a) Communication Engineering, (b) Control & Instrumentation Engineering (c) Power & Machines Engineering (d) Electronics Engineering
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering (PGDEE)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

1. Ph.D (Energy Engineering)
2. M.Phil/Ph.D (Energy Engineering)
3. Ph.D (Production Engineering)
4. M.Phil/Ph.D (Production Engineering)
5. Ph.D Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
6. M.Phil/Ph.D Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
7. M.Eng (Energy Engineering)
8. M.Eng (Production Engineering)
9. M.Eng Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
10. Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDME)

8.INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE (IIIBF)

1. M.Sc Islamic Banking and Finance
2. Master’s in Islamic Banking and Finance (MIBF)
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance (PGDIBF)

9.FACULTY OF LAW

1. Ph.D Law

Department of Islamic Law

1. LL.M Islamic Law

Department of Private and Commercial Law

1. LL.M Private and Commercial Law
2. Master’s in Business and Commercial Law (MBCL)

Department of Public Law

1. LL.M Public Law

Requirements for Admission into LL.M Public Law

Candidates seeking admission into LL.M Public Law shall possess a minimum of good Second Class Upper Degree in Law with a CGPA of 4.00 and above from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.

Department of International Law and Jurisprudence

1. LL.M International Law and Jurisprudence
2. Master’s in International Legal Studies (MILS)
3. Postgraduate Diploma in International Legal Studies (PGDILS)

Requirements for Admission into LL.M international Law and Jurisprudence

Candidates seeking admission into LL.M International Law and Jurisprudence are required to have offered International Law at the undergraduate level and obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on the scale of 00.00 – 5.00.

10.  FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Department of Accounting

1. Ph.D Accounting
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Accounting
3. M.Sc Accounting
4. Master’s in Treasury Management (MTM) Full-time and Part-time
5. Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM)
6. Master’s in Taxation and Revenue Administration (MTRA)
7. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance (PGDAF) Full-Time and

     Part-Time

Department of Banking and Finance

1. Ph.D Banking and Finance
2. M.Sc Banking and Finance
3. Master’s in Banking and Finance (MBF) Full-Time/Part Time
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (PGDBF) Full-Time/Part Time

     Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship

1. Ph.D Management
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Management
3. M.Sc Management

Department of Public Administration

1. Ph.D Public Administration
2. M.Sc Public Administration
3. Master’s in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and Administration (PGDPPA)

11.  FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Economics

1. Ph.D Economics
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Economics
3. M.Sc Economics
4. Master’s in Health Economics (MHC) Full-Time/Part Time
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics (PGDHC) Full-Time/Part Time

Department of Political Science

1. Ph.D Political Science, with specialization in: Political Economy,

International Relations, Policy and Administration, Political Theory, Nigerian and African Politics, Islamic and Middle Eastern Politics, Comparative Politics

2. M.Sc Political Science, with specialization in: Political Economy,

International Relations, Policy and Administration, Political Theory, Nigerian and African Politics, Islamic and Middle Eastern Politics, Comparative Politics

3. Master’s in International Studies and Diplomacy (MISD)
4. Master’s in Governance and Development Policy (MGDP)
5. Master’s in Conflict and Security Studies (MCSS)
6. Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations (PGDIR)

 Department of Sociology

1. Ph.D Sociology, with specialization in: Demography, Criminology, Complex Organizations, Medical Sociology, Social Policy
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Sociology, with specialization in: Demography, Criminology, Complex Organizations, Medical Sociology, Social Policy
3. M.Sc Sociology, with specialization in: Demography, Criminology, Complex Organizations, Medical Sociology, Social Policy
4. Master’s in Crime Management Prevention and Control (MCMPC)
5. Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Social Policy and Administration (PGDSPA)
7. Postgraduate Diploma in Crime Management Prevention and Control (PGDCMPC)

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

12.FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES

Department of Biological Sciences

1. Ph.D Zoology, with specialization in:

• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Parasitology
• Entomology

2. M.Phil/Ph.D Zoology, with specialization in:

• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Parasitology
• Entomology

3. M.Sc Zoology, with specialization in:

• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Parasitology
• Entomology.

4. Ph.D Applied Biology, with specialization in:

• Ecology and Environmental Biology
• Hydrobiology
• Conservation Biology

5. M.Phil/Ph.D Applied Biology, with specialization in:

• Ecology and Environmental Biology
• Hydrobiology
• Conservation Biology

6. M.Sc Applied Biology, with specialization in:

• Ecology and Environmental Biology
• Hydrobiology
• Conservation Biology

7. Postgraduate Diploma in Biological Sciences (PGDBS)

Department of Plant Biology

1. Ph.D Botany, with specialization in:  Plant Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Plant Biosystematics/Taxonomy, Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany, Ethnomedicine, Plant Ecophysiology and Environmental Botany
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Botany, with specialization in: Plant Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Plant Biosystematics/Taxonomy, Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany, Ethnomedicine, Plant Ecophysiology and Environmental Botany
3. M.Sc Botany, with specialization in:  Plant Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Plant Biosystematics/Taxonomy, Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany, Ethnomedicine, Plant Ecophysiology and Environmental Botany

Department of Microbiology

1. Ph.D Microbiology, with specialization in: Medical Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology and Pharmaceutical Microbiology.
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Microbiology, with specialization in: Medical Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology and Pharmaceutical Microbiology.
3. M.Sc Microbiology, with specialization in: Medical Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology and Pharmaceutical Microbiology.
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology (PGDEP)
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental and Public Health (PGDEPH)

13.FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

1. Ph.D Pharmacology
2. M.Sc Pharmacology

14.FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Department of Mathematical Sciences

1. Ph.D Mathematics
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Mathematics
3. M.Sc Mathematics
4. M.Sc Computational Mathematics
5. M.Sc Applied Mathematics
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics (PGD Maths)

     Department of Physics

1. Ph.D Physics with specialization in: Atomic Physics; Nuclear Structure Physics; Solid-State Physics; Optics; Electronics; Geophysics and Atmospheric Physics
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Physics with specialization in: Atomic Physics; Nuclear Structure Physics; Solid-State Physics; Optics; Electronics; Geophysics and Atmospheric Physics
3. M.Sc Physics with specialization in: Atomic Physics; Nuclear Structure Physics; Solid-State Physics; Optics; Electronics; Geophysics and Atmospheric Physics
4. M.Sc Electronics
5. M.Sc Geophysics
6. M.Sc Nuclear Physics.
7. Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Physics (PGDIP)

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry

1. Ph.D Chemistry, with specialization in: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Colour Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Chemistry, with specialization in: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Colour Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry
3. M.Sc Chemistry, with specialization in: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Colour Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry.
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDC)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

15.FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Physiotherapy

1. Ph.D Physiotherapy, with the following areas of specialization:

• Orthopedic and Sports
• Neurology

2. M.Phil/Ph.D Physiotherapy, with the following areas of specialization:

• Orthopedics and Sports
• Neurology
• Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
• Community Physiotherapy

3. M.Sc Physiotherapy, with the following areas of specialization:

• Orthopedic and Sports
• Neurology
• Cardiopulmonary

4. Master’s in Physiotherapy (MPT), with the following areas of specialization:

• Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
• Physiotherapy in Women’s Health

Department of Medical Radiography

1. M.Sc Medical Radiography, with specialization in:

• Medical Imaging
• Radiation Protection

Department of Medical Laboratory Science

1. Ph.D MLS, with the following areas of specialization:

    a. Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry

    b. Haematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences

    c. Histopathology

    d. Medical Bacteriology

    e. Medical Mycology

    f. Medical Parasitology and Entomology

    g. Medical Virology

    h. Immunology

2. M.Phil/Ph.D MLS, with the following areas of specialization:

    a. Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry

    b. Haematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences

    c. Histopathology

    d. Medical Bacteriology

    e. Medical Mycology

    f. Medical Parasitology and Entomology

    g. Medical Virology

    h. Immunology

3. M.Sc Medical Laboratory Science, with the following areas of specialization:

    a. Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry

    b. Haematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences

    c. Histopathology

    d. Medical Bacteriology

    e. Medical Mycology

    f. Medical Parasitology and Entomology

    g. Medical Virology

    h. Immunology

4. Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDMLS), with the           

     following areas of specialization:

   a. Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry

   b. Haematology and Blood Transfusion

   c. Histopathology

   d. Medical Microbiology

Department of Nursing Science

1. M.Sc Medical Surgical Nursing
2. M.Sc Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
3. M.Sc Public Health Nursing and Policy
4. M.Sc Community Health Nursing
5. M.Sc Maternal and Child Health Nursing
6. M.Sc Nursing Education
7. M.Sc Nursing Administration
8. Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education (PGDNE)
9. Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (PGDN)

16.FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

Department of Human Physiology

1. Ph.D Human Physiology
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Human Physiology
3. M.Sc Human Physiology
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Physiology

Department of Biochemistry

1. Ph.D Biochemistry
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Biochemistry
3. M.Sc Biotechnology
4. M.Sc Public Health Nutrition and Policy
5. M.Sc Biochemistry, with the specialization in any of the following areas; Medical; Toxicology; Nutrition; Environmental; Industrial
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Biochemistry (PGDMBC)
7. Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (PGDND)
8. Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology

Department of Anatomy

1. Ph.D Anatomy
2. M.Sc Anatomy
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Anatomical Sciences

17.FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

1. M.Sc Human Reproduction
2. M.Sc Maternal Child Health and Policy
3. Master’s in Reproductive Health (MRH)

Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

1. Ph.D Medical Microbiology, with specialization in Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Immunology and Mycology
2. M.Phil/Ph.D Medical Microbiology, with specialization in Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Immunology and Mycology
3. M.Sc Medical Microbiology, with specialization in Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Immunology and Mycology
4. Master’s in Infection Prevention and Control (MIPC)

1. B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc Biomedical Sciences, B.Sc Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), MBBS, BDS, DVM as in the provisions of the Bayero University’s current General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies.
2. Any other qualification deemed appropriate and approved by the Senate of Bayero University Kano for this purpose.

Course Duration

The MIPC Programme shall run for a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology

1. M.Sc Otorhinolaryngology

Department of Community Medicine

1. M.Sc Public Health
2. M.Sc Global Health and Policy
3. Master’s in Public Health (MPH) with specialization in any of the following areas;

1. Child and Adolescent Health
2. Occupational and Environmental Health
3. Health Promotion
4. Community Medicine

Duration of the MPH Programme:

The minimum duration for the programme is two (2) semesters and a maximum of three (3) semesters.

Department Of Surgery

1. M.Sc Surgical Sciences

Department Of Psychiatry

1. M.Sc Mental Health and Policy

Department of Radiology

1. M.Sc Radiology

Admission Requirements for the Programmes

1. All applicants for admission into Postgraduate programmes in Bayero University, Kano must possess the following:

i. NYSC discharge certificate, or

ii. Exemption/Exclusion certificate

2.M.Phil/Ph.D Degree Programme

A candidate who seeks admission into the degree of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme must hold an Academic Master’s Degree of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University and satisfy the conditions in (i) to (iv) of (3) below.  The CGPA of the Master’s Programme should be at least 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00.  A Ph.D candidate who satisfies all admission requirements except the CGPA can be considered for admission into M.Phil/Ph.D provided the CGPA is at least 3.00.

3.Academic Master’s Degree Programme

A candidate seeking admission into the Academic Master’s Degree Programme must hold:

1. A minimum of a good Second Class (Lower Division) Degree with a CGPA not below 2.75 on the scale of 0.00 to 5.00 of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University (provided the University matriculation requirement is satisfied) in the relevant area.

2. A minimum of Third Class Degree plus a good Postgraduate Diploma at credit level from Bayero University, Kano or from any other recognised University (provided the University matriculation requirement is satisfied) in the relevant area.

3. A Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00 and an HND with Upper Credit from any recognised institution.

4. Any other qualifications deemed by the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate to be equivalent to (i) and (ii) above.

4. Candidates for admission into MBF, MHE and MTM, should have:

1. A minimum of a good Second Class Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Banking and Finance from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
2. A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus a Postgraduate    

Diploma with a minimum of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.

5. Candidates for admission into MRH should have a degree in Medicine, Nursing and Biological Sciences of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.

6. Candidates for admission into MDS, MPPA, MEM, MCMP shall have:

a. A good Honours Degree with at least Second Class Lower in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.

b. A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus a Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum classification of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano

7. Candidates for admission into MBCL shall possess:

a. A minimum of a good Second Class Degree in Law or the Social Sciences from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.

b. A Degree in Law or the Social Sciences plus a Postgraduate Diploma with minimum classification of Merit from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.  

8. Candidates for admission into PGDBF, PGDHE, PGDPPA, PGDSPA, PGDCMPC, PGDMC, PGDDS, PGDE, PGDGC, PGDRTM, PGDHE, PGDDA and PGDIM shall possess a Degree in any discipline from BUK or any other recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit obtained from recognized Institutions.

9.   Candidates for admission into PGDEM, PGDLA and PGDSE, shall possess a Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and related disciplines or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the related disciplines.

10.   Candidates for admission into PGDAF shall hold a Degree in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from a recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from recognized Institutions.

11. Candidates for admission into PGDHS should have at least a 3rd class Degree in Hausa single or combined honours or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.

12.  Candidates for admission into PGDBS, PGDC and PGDIP shall have a Degree in the relevant Science subjects or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.

13. Candidates for admission into PGDEE, PGDCE and PGDME shall have a Degree in the relevant Engineering areas or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant engineering areas obtained from recognized institutions.

14. Candidates for admission into M.Sc in Public Health must;

a. Have MBBS or BDS degree of Bayero University, Kano or an equivalent Medical Degree from a recognised University.

b. Be registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council and posses a current practicing license.

c. Have at least three years post qualification cognate experience in Medicine or any health related area at federal, state or local government area levels. Those employed in non-governmental organisations, engaged in occupational health services as well as those in the private sector are also eligible.

3. There shall be an entry written examination, short listed candidates will then be interviewed to determine eligibility of the candidates.

15. Admission into MPH (Child and Adolescent Health), MPH (Occupational and Environmental Health), MPH (Health Promotion) streams is open to all holders of at least a Second Class Honours Degree (where classified) from Universities and other Institutions of Learning recognized by Bayero University Senate and possess either:

a) MBBS or BDS degree

b) Degree in Health and Allied Health disciplines such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Optometry, Radiology, etc.

c) Degree in Social Sciences such as Sociology, Economics, Political Science; etc.

d) Degree in Environmental Sciences such as Geography; etc.

e) Degree in Applied Sciences like Biology, etc.

f) Graduates with Third Class degree and a merit in a health related Postgraduate Diploma.

g) Other disciplines classified as qualified by the departmental PG committee.

h) Candidates applying for admission into the MPH (Community Medicine) stream of the programme will be required to have MB;BS or BDS degrees from any University recognized by the Senate of Bayero University, Kano.

Duration of the MPH Programme

The duration of the course is minimum of two (2) semesters and maximum of three (3) Semesters.

16.Candidate for admission into Master’s in Infection Prevention and Control (MIPC) shall possess;

1. B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc Biomedical Sciences, B.Sc Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), B.Sc. Biochemistry, MBBS, BDS, DVM as in the provisions of the Bayero University’s New General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies of January, 2016.
2. Any other qualification deemed appropriate and approved by the Senate of Bayero University Kano for this purpose.

Duration of the MIPC Programme

The Programme shall run for a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters.

17. Candidate for admission into M.Sc Surgical must;

a) fulfil the matriculation requirements as stipulated by the MSc Surgical   

           Sciences programme and that of Bayero University, Kano.

b) Candidates with M.B.B.S, B.D.S, MD or their equivalent, from BUK or

           other recognised universities are also eligible provided that they have a  

           satisfactory level of performance in the desired area of studies.

Course Duration

The course shall be a full time programme of a minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters. Students are required to register for at least 30 credit units of course work and 6 credit units for dissertation.

18. Candidates seeking admission into the M.Sc. Architecture programme should have either;

1. Graduates of Bayero University Kano or other recognized institution or its equivalent who have obtained the approved Bachelor’s degree in architecture with at least a good second class (lower division) honors – A CGPA of not less than 2.75 on a 5-point scale
2. A Post Graduate Diploma, at credit level, in addition to University degree (Third Class level, with minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale)
3. A weighted average score average not less than 50% (where applicable) for graduates from recognised Universities.

A candidate must also satisfy all other conditions stipulated in the regulations of the Post Graduate School and Senate of Bayero University Kano.

19. Candidates for admission into the Master’s in Community Development Programme must possess:

1. The minimum basic requirements of the Bayero University School of Postgraduate Studies
2. A minimum of Bayero University Kano Degree or degree from any recognized university in any field (Education, Social Sciences, Humanities, Health Sciences, Technology) with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
3. A Postgraduate Diploma or its equivalent from any recognized university at Merit level in related fields in Education, Social Sciences, Humanities, Health Sciences, Technology

Course Duration

The Master’s in Community Development programme covers either 12 months (2 semesters) for full time candidates or 24 months (4 semesters) for part-time candidates.

Admission Requirements:

20. Applicants for the Master’s in Health Education programme are required to

      possesses the following:

a. A first degree or its equivalent in Physical and Health Education, Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, MBBS, Sciences and other Social Sciences from a recognized Higher Institution of Learning within or outside Nigeria, which is recognised relevant by the Bayero University, Kano.

b. A Postgraduate Diploma in Health Education, Public Health or any other related field with a minimum of merit from Bayero University, Kano and any other institutions recognised by the Bayero University, Kano.

Course Duration:

After registration, a candidate for professional Master’s in Health Education shall finish his/her course work and long essay in not less than two (2) semesters or more than four (4) semesters.

21. The following shall qualify for LL.M (ICTL) Degree admission:  

1. Graduate of Bayero University or of other recognized Institutions who obtained the approved Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) with a minimum of second class honours or its equivalent but must have earned a CGPA of not less than 2.75;
2. In addition to (a) above, candidate must satisfy the University’s matriculation requirements for registration.

Course Duration

The programme shall be for a minimum of four semesters and maximum of six semesters.

22. A candidate seeking admission into Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) must hold:

1. A minimum of Second Class Lower degree in a relevant area from Bayero University Kano or any recognized University.
2. A good Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant area not below a classification of Merit from Bayero University Kano or any recognized University provided the conditions prescribed under the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes above are satisfied.
3. A minimum Second Class Lower Division degree in a non-related area plus relevant experience in Social Work or relevant cognate experience.
4. Any other qualifications deemed equivalent to (a), (b) or (c) above.

Course Duration

A minimum period of 2 semesters and a maximum period of 4 semesters for Master in Social Work (MSW) part time.

23. Candidates for admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Adult and Non Formal Education shall satisfy any of the following requirements:

1. Holders of a Bachelors Degree of Bayero University and other approved Universities with a minimum of a third class honours, in any acceptable discipline.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of a Merit pass and relevant working experience.
3. Matured candidates holding the Higher Diploma (HD) in Community Development, Adult Education, Social Development/Welfare, Local Government Studies, Agriculture, post-qualification public service experience.  Such candidates should be prepared for an eligibility Interview.
4. Any other professional qualification considered suitable by the Department subject to the approval of the Faculty of Education and Postgraduate School Boards.

      Course Duration

The duration of the programme is twelve (12) Calendar months for full-time candidates and 24 months for part-time candidates, meaning two (2) semesters for full-time candidates and four (4) semesters for part-time candidates. The programme would consist of normal class lectures, seminars, fieldwork and tutorials.

24. Candidate for admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology should have a minimum of third class degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biological sciences, Plant Biology, Zoology, MBBS, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacy, Medical and Allied Health Sciences and Agricultural related disciplines. Equivalent qualifications in other relevant areas would also be considered.

Course Duration

The course shall run for a minimum of two (2) semesters and maximum of four (4) semesters

25. Admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Physiology is open to graduates of life science courses with a minimum of third class degree from Bayero University or other recognized institutions, Higher National Diploma (HND), with at least lower credit in relevant field. Equivalent qualifications in other relevant areas may be considered.

Course Duration

The course shall run for a minimum of two (2) semesters and maximum of four (4) semesters

26.Candidates for admission into M.Sc Nursing must satisfy;

  (i) the University minimum requirement into undergraduate programme

(ii) A BNSC degree of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University (provided the University matriculation requirement is satisfied in the relevant area)

(iii) A BNSC degree of the Universities running classified programme with a minimum CGPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of (0.00-5.00)

(iv) A PGDN of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

27. Candidate for admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Anatomical Sciences must satisfy the following requirements:

Prospective applicants must possess Bachelor degree in Anatomy or Physiology (minimum of third class degree from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized and accredited institution); or

Possess Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Optometry (minimum of third class degree from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized and accredited institution); or

Possess Bachelor degree in Science-based field such as: Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Zoology, Plant Science, Biochemistry, Animal Science (with minimum of third class degree from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized and accredited institution) or

HND Medical Laboratory Science (with minimum of Lower Credit) from any recognized and accredited institution.

Candidates must also meet the “O” level requirements of five credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

NB: All candidates for admission into Ph.D, M.Phil, M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc, M.Eng

and LLM Programmes must provide records of their Academic Transcripts.

The Application Procedure

STEP 1 Visit www.buk.edu.ng and under the PROSPECTIVE STUDENT TAB click Applications at the home page. Login using FULL NAME OF THE APPLICANT and select “Applying for a Postgraduate Programme”.  A username and password will be generated for you.  Please take careful note of them, as you need them for subsequent steps of the application process.

STEP 2 Login to your account and generate/print your BUK Personalised Payment Form (BUKPPF). A non-refundable application fee of N12,000 (Twelve Thousand Naira Only) is reflected on applicant’s BUKPPF, to be paid using Remita e-Payments and e-Collection platform (www.remita.net). Applicants must make sure that they entered ALL the information of the BUKPPF EXACTLY. Applicants must also ensure that all of the following are captured exactly as they are written on the BUKPPF:

• Name of MDA
• Name of Service/Purpose
• Description
• Amount to Pay (₦)
• Application No.
• BUKPPF ID
• Payer’s Full Name
• Payer’s Email
• Payer’s Phone

Note that Payer (Payer’s Full Name, Payer’s Email, Payer’s Phone) means the applicant.  Even if the applicant is not the one directly making the payment (payment by proxy) make sure to use the applicant information and his/her name in all relevant places.

STEP 3 Return to www.buk.edu.ng and login with your username and password to fill in the Application Forms;

Programme Selection Form,

Personal Data Form,

Qualifications Form.

STEP 4 Transcript Request Form shall also be filled by candidates for Ph.D, M.Phil and Academic Master’s Programmes in addition to the forms listed in Step 3 above.  The applicant prints and processes this at the relevant institution.

STEP 5 Review your forms to ensure accuracy of all information provided.  Click ‘SUBMIT’ to complete the application process.

STEP 6 An Acknowledgement slip will be generated for you immediately.  Print the slip and keep it safe.  The slip will be needed during the collection of admission letter, during screening and registration.

If you have any enquiry or are encountering any difficulty, write an email to application.pg@buk.edu.ng clearly stating the difficulties or enquiries

Payment at the bank opens on Monday 22nd March, 2021 and closes on Friday, 2nd July, 2021.  The website for completing the Application Forms will close by 11:59PM on Sunday, 4th July, 2021.