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Benue State University (BSU) Commences Summer Semester 2024

Benue State University (BSU) Commences Summer Semester 2024. This is to inform all final year and spillover students that the university has approved a Summer Semester following the 30th Senate meeting on August 2nd, 2023.

Benue State University (BSU) Commences Summer Semester 2024

Here’s what you need to know:

  • The Summer Semester is optional.
  • It will run for three weeks with one week for revision and two weeks for exams.
  • Results will be released within a week after the exams.
  • Registration fees:
    • A flat rate of N50,000 for the Summer Semester.
    • N5,000 per additional course.
  • Professors are encouraged to participate in teaching and mentoring younger colleagues.
  • Deans and HODs are responsible for ensuring everyone follows university regulations.

Key Dates:

  • Start: Monday, April 22nd, 2024
  • End: Friday, May 10th, 2024

Please spread this information to all Heads of Departments (HODs) and students in your faculties.

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Benue State University Admission into Postgraduate Programmes 2020/2021

The Benue State University Admission into Postgraduate Programmes 2020/2021 academic session.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy degrees of the Benue State University for the 2020/2021 academic session.

Benue State University Admission into Postgraduate Requirements

Applicants must in the first instance, meet the relevant “O” Level requirements for award of
Bachelor’s degree of the Benue State University:
(a) A credit in English Language is required for all courses;

(b) A credit pass in Mathematics is required for all Sciences, Social Sciences as well as
courses in Management Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Educational Management;
(c) A Pass in Mathematics is required for all non-Science Education Courses;
(d) “O” Level credit Pass in Economics is required for all Management Science courses
and Economics;
(e) A credit pass in “O” Level Literature in English is required for programmes in the
Departments of English, Languages & Linguistics, Theatre Arts and Law, while a Pass
in Literature in English is required for Language Education programme;
(f) IJMB “O” Level credit Pass in Mathematics and English Language are acceptable in
lieu of credit pass at SSC or GCE “O” Level;
(g) NCE English major is acceptable in lieu of “O” Level Literature in English;
(h) NCE Use of English is acceptable in lieu of “O” Level credit pass in SSC or GCE “O”
Level English.
(i) Psychology requires at least a Pass in Biology or Health Science;
(j) In all cases, “A” Level passes supercede “O” Level passes.

Method of Application
Applications are available only on the online platform. Applicants are to visit the Benue State
University website www.bsum.edu.ng (under applications on Benue State University Portal section) click on Postgraduate and complete some pre-registration information and submit. Once submitted, an Application number will be generated. Print a copy of the pre-registration form. Applicants would then proceed to the designated Banks (Fidelity, First, Zenith, Sterling, Diamond) with the printed copy of pre-registration form and pay a non-refundable application fee using the generated Application number. After payment, applicants would be expected to re-visit the Benue State University Portal under Application and click on Postgraduate to complete the Application Form and submit.

Applicants should print in duplicate the hard copy of the completed form, attach all relevant photocopies of their credentials then submit to the Postgraduate School.
Applicants are to ensure that the on-line reference forms are completed by the three referees. They are to note that applications without relevant documents uploaded will not be considered. Later purchase of the Form which commences 30 days after the date of the advert shall attract an additional fee.
Guidelines for filling application forms
Applicants should provide all information sought in the form. Applications with incomplete information shall be treated as void. Proposed course of study including area of specialization if any should be clearly stated. Applicants should ensure that their official transcripts of academic record are forwarded to the Postgraduate School by their former universities. Applications without official transcripts of academic record shall not be processed. A candidate can apply for admission to only one Degree/Diploma programme at any given time.
The application costs ten thousand Naira (N10,000).
Closing Date
Closing date of application is 30 days from the date of the advertisement after which the application shall attract additional fee.

FACULTY OF ARTS
a. Department of Languages and Linguistics
M.A. Linguistics – Full-time
M.A. French – Full-time
PhD Linguistics – Full-time
PhD French – Full-time
b. Department of English
M.A. Literature in English – Full-time
PhD. Literature in English – Full/Part
time
c. Department of History
M.A. History with specialization in any of the following areas:
M.A. History (Nigerian History – Central Nigeria) – Full-time
M.A. History (African History) – Full-time
M.A. History (Economic History) – Full-time
M.A. History (Historiography) – Full-time
M.A. History (Diplomatic History) – Full-time
PhD History with specialization in any of the following areas:
PhD History (Nigerian History with particular emphasis on Central Nigeria) Full-time
PhD History (African History) – Full-time
PhD History (Economic History) – Full-time
PhD History (Historiography) – Full-time
PhD History (Diplomatic History) – Full-time
PhD History (Cultural History) – Full-time
d. Department of Theatre Arts
M.A. Theatre Arts with specialization in any of the following areas:
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre for Development) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Management and Administration) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Dramatic Theory and Criticism) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Directing) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Media Arts Studies) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Film Studies) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Technology) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre in Education) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Acting/Voice and Speech Arts) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Dance/Choreography) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Playwriting) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre History) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre and Cultural Administration) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Innovations) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Costumes/Make-up) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Sociology of Drama) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Media Arts Studies) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Music/Ethnomusicology) – Full-time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Tourism) – Full-time
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PhD Theatre Arts – Full-time
e. Department of Religion and Cultural Studies
M.A. Religious Studies with specialization in any of the following areas:
M.A. Religious Studies (Old Testament) – Full-time
M.A. Religious Studies (New Testament) – Full-time
M.A. Religious Studies (African Religion) – Full-time
M.A. Religious Studies (Christian Ethics) – Full-time
M.A. Religious Studies (Sociology of Religion) – Full-time
M.A. Religious Studies (Comparative Religions) – Full-time
PhD Religious Studies with specialization in any of the following areas:
PhD Religious Studies (Old Testament) – Full-time
PhD Religious Studies (New Testament) – Full-time
PhD Religious Studies (African Religion) – Full-time
PhD Religious Studies (Christian Ethics) – Full-time
PhD Religious Studies (Sociology of Religion) – Full-time
PhD Religious Studies (Comparative Religions) – Full-time
Note: For PhD in New Testament Studies, candidates must have proficiency in New Testament Greek
f. Department of Philosophy
M.A. Philosophy with specialization in any of the following areas:
M.A. Philosophy (African Philosophy) – Full-time
M.A. Philosophy (Epistemology) – Full-time
M.A. Philosophy (Ethics) – Full-time
M.A. Philosophy (Social and Political Philosophy) – Full-time
M.A. Philosophy (Metaphysics) – Full-time
2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
a. Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education
M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction – Full-time
M.Ed Language Education – Full-time
M.Ed Social Studies Education – Full-time
PhD Curriculum and Instruction – Full-time
PhD Language Education – Full-time
PhD Social Studies Education – Full-time
b. Department of Arts and Science Education
M.Ed Mathematics Education – Full-time
M.Ed Science Education – Full-time
PhD Mathematics Education – Full-time
PhD Science Education – Full-time
c. Department of Educational Foundations
M.Ed Management – Full-time
M.Ed Educational Psychology – Full-time
M.Ed Guidance and Counselling – Full/Part time
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) – Full-time
PhD Educational Management – Full-time
PhD Marriage and Family Counselling – Full/Part time
PhD Persona-Social Counselling – Full-time
PhD School Counselling – Full-time
d. Department of Library and Information Science
Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) – Full-time
d. Department of Vocational and Technical Education
M.Sc. (Ed) Technology Education (Construction) – Full-time
M.Sc. (Ed) Technology Education (Electrical/Electronics) – Full-time
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M.Sc. (Ed) Technology Education (Mechanical) – Full-time
e. Department of Human Kinetics and Physical and Health Education
M.Sc. (Ed) Physical and Health Education – Full-time
M.Sc. (Ed) Exercise and Sport Science – Full-time
M.Sc. (Ed) Sports Management – Full-time
PhD (Ed) Physical and Health Education – Full-time
PhD (Ed) Exercise and Sport Science – Full-time
PhD (Ed) Sports Management – Full-time
3. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
a. Department of Geography
M.Sc. Environmental Management – Full-time
M.Sc. Geography with specialization in the following areas:
M.Sc. Geography (Climatology) – Full-time
M.Sc. Geography (Environmental Resources Management) – Full-time
M.Sc. Geography (Geomorphology) – Full-time
M.Sc. Geography (Housing Studies) – Full-time
M.Sc. Geography (Population Studies) – Full-time
M.Sc. Geography (Hydrology and Water Resources) – Full-time
M.Sc. Geography (Rural Geography) – Full-time
M.Sc. Geography (Soil Science) – Full-time
M.Sc. Geography (Urban Geography) – Full-time
M.Sc. Development Studies – Full time
PhD Geography – Full time
b. Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) – Full-time
M.Sc. Environmental Planning and Management – Full-time
M.Sc. Housing – Full-time
M.Sc. Regional Planning – Full-time
M.Sc. Social Services Planning – Full-time
M.Sc. Transportation Planning – Full-time
M.Sc. Urban Design – Full-time
M.Sc. Urban Management – Full-time
Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies (PDPS) – Full-time
PhD Urban and Regional Planning – Full-time
4. FACULTY OF LAW
Master of Laws (LL.M) – Full-time
PhD Laws – Full-time
5. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
a. Department of Accounting
M.Sc. Accounting and Finance – Full-time
Master in Public Sector Accounting – Full-time
PhD Accounting and Finance – Full-time
b. Department of Business Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in the following areas:
MBA (Management) – Full-time
MBA (Banking and Finance) – Full-time
MBA (Marketing) – Full-time
MBA (Accounting and Finance) – Full-time
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) – Full-time
M. Sc. Management – Full-time
PhD Management – Full-time
PhD Marketing – Full-time
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6. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
a. Department of Economics
M.Sc. Economics with specialization in the following areas:
M.Sc. Economics (Development Economics) – Full-time
M.Sc. Economics (Monetary Economics) – Full-time
M.Sc. Economics (Public Finance) – Full-time
PhD Economics with specialization in the following areas:
PhD Economics (Economic Theory) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Applied Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Industrial Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (International Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Monetary Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Public Sector Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Development Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Labour Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Environmental Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Health Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Operations Research) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Energy Economics) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Economic Planning) – Full-time
PhD Economics (Mathematical Economics) – Full-time
b. Department of Political Science
Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Full-time
M.Sc. Public Administration – Full-time
M.Sc. International Relations and Strategic Studies – Full-time
M.A. International Relations and Strategic Studies – Full-time
M.Sc. Political Science – Full-time
PhD Political Science – Full-time
c. Department of Psychology
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology – Full-time
M.Sc. Industrial/Organizational Psychology – Full-time
Master of Health Management (MHM) – Full-time
PhD Psychology with specialization in the following areas:
PhD Psychology (Clinical Psychology) – Full-time
PhD Psychology (Industrial/Organizational Psychology) – Full-time
PhD Psychology (Health Psychology) – Full-time
d. Department of Mass Communication
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC) – Full time
M.Sc. Mass Communication with specialization in the following areas:
M.Sc. Mass Communication (Print Media – Newspaper & Magazine) – Full-time
M.Sc. Mass Communication (Electronic Media-Radio, Television and Film) – Full-time
M.Sc. Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising) – Full-time
PhD Mass Communication with specialization in the following areas:
PhD Mass Communication (Print Media Sequence) – Full-time
PhD Mass Communication (Electronic Media Sequence) – Full-time
PhD Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising Sequence) – Full-time
e. Department of Sociology
M.Sc. Sociology with specialization in the following areas:
M.Sc. Sociology (Criminology) – Full-time
M.Sc. Sociology (Demography) – Full-time
M.Sc. Sociology (Development Sociology) – Full-time
M.Sc. Sociology (Industrial Sociology and Labour Relations) – Full-time
M.Sc. Sociology (Medical Sociology) – Full-time
M.Sc. Sociology (Rural Sociology) – Full-time
PhD Sociology – Full-time
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Master of Gender Studies – Full-time
7. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
a. Department of Biological Sciences
M.Sc. Pure and Applied Parasitology – Full-time
M.Sc. Pure and Applied Entomology – Full-time
M.Sc. Hydrobiology and Fisheries – Full-time
M.Sc. Plant Pathology – Full-time
M.Sc. Cytogenetic and Plant Breeding – Full-time
M.Sc. Systematic and Taxonomy – Full-time
PhD Pure and Applied Parasitology – Full-time
PhD Pure and Applied Entomology – Full-time
PhD Hydrobiology and Fisheries – Full-time
PhD Plant Pathology – Full-time
PhD Cytogenetic and Plant Breeding – Full-time
PhD Systematic and Taxonomy – Full-time
b. Department of Chemistry
M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry – Full-time
M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry – Full-time
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry – Full-time
M.Sc. Physical Chemistry – Full-time
PhD Analytical/Environmental Chemistry – Full-time
PhD Inorganic Chemistry – Full-time
PhD Organic Chemistry/Natural Products Chemistry – Full-time
PhD Physical Chemistry – Full-time
c. Department of Physics
M.Sc. Radiation and Medical Physics – Full-time
M.Sc. Electronics and Communications Physics – Full-time
M.Sc. Theoretical Physics – Full-time
M.Sc. Atmospheric and Environmental Physics – Full-time
PhD Physics (Radiation and Medical Physics) – Full-time
PhD Physics (Theoretical Physics) – Full-time
PhD Physics (Atmospheric & Environmental Physics) – Full-time
d. Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
M.Sc. Mathematics – Full-time
M.Sc. Computer Science – Full-time
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS) – Full-time
8. FACULTY OF BASIC AND ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
a. Department of Physiology
M.Sc. Human Physiology – Full-time
PhD Human Physiology – Full-time
b. Department of Anatomy
M.Sc. Human Anatomy – Full-time
PhD Human Anatomy – Full-time

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Benue State University Post-UTME/DE 2020/2021 Screening Exercise

Benue State University Post-UTME/DE 2020/2021 Screening Exercise has commenced according to the university website and procedures on how to apply stated below.

This is to inform all Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates who applied for admission into Benue State University, Makurdi, for the 2020/2021 Academic Session that, candidates who scored 180 points and above in the UTME are eligible to participate in the Post UTME exercise of the University.

Candidates are to pay a non-refundable Post-UTME registration fee of two thousand naira (N2,000.00) only and register for the admission screening exercise.

B.  How to Apply
1. Visit the BSU website www.bsum.edu.ng and click on the Admissions menu.

2. Under Application, click Post UTME/DE link and enter Registration number to verify profile details.

3. Once the details are verified, candidates are to click on the “proceed” link to generate and print out the payment reference slip.

Payment options
Candidates are to use any of the four (4) payment options below to make payment.

(I) Cash payments at Bank;
Take along the Payment Reference Number and visit any of the following Bank Branches nation-wide to make payment.

Access Bank Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, First City Monument Bank Limited, Citibank Nigeria Limited, Heritage Banking Company Limited, Keystone Bank Limited, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Standard Chartered, Wema Bank Plc, Providus Bank Limited, Zenith Bank Plc, ECO Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Sterling Bank Plc, Diamond Bank Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc, Unity Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Polaris Bank Plc.

Benue State University Post-UTME/DE 2020/2021

At the bank, candidates are to present the Payment Reference Number with the cash to the Bank Cashier to use “College Pay” App to process the transaction and generate Payment Receipt.

(II) Pay On-line using Mastercard, VISA and Verve Cards; _
On the Payment Reference Number slip that was generated after verification, candidates are to click on the “Pay Online” button to navigate to the Interswitch Payment Page.
• From the drop down below the page, select card type
• Enter the requested information to make Payment.
• Once payment is completed successfully, a receipt will be issued and candidates will be expected to continue with the application.

(III) Payment at ATM terminals 
Candidates are to visit any ATM terminal with their ATM card and do the following:
• Select Quickteller from the ATM menu
• Select pay bills
• Fill in the Payment reference Number generated and printed out when prompted to enter the Customer ID
• Fill in 04255101 when requested to enter the Payment Code
• Enter your GSM Number and complete the transaction.
• Return to the portal to login and print out the Payment Receipt

(IV) For payment using Quickteller
Candidates are to visit the Quickteller section on the Payment Reference page generated after verification and click the link “Pay on www.quickteller.com” to do the following;
• Enter Payment Reference Number
• Enter Card Details and click on Pay
• Print Receipt

NOTE:
a. Candidates who have not used Quickteller before would need to sign up first before handling the above transactions.
b. Candidates who have applied for courses (outside College of Health Sciences) may wish to directly open website www.quickteller.com/bsum and pay as above. While those who have applied for courses in the College of Health Sciences can also visit www.quickteller.com/chsbsu) to pay.

C.  Registration
After payment, candidates are expected to revisit the University website www.bsum.edu.ng and under Admission, select “Post UTME/DE” under Applications to do the following.
• Enter your UTME Registration number and click “Verify” button to verify your details.
• Click on the “proceed” link to login to your account to register and upload relevant credentials online for the Screening.
• Click on “My Bio Data” link to complete your Biodata.
• Click on “Upload Documents” link to upload the following documents: WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Certificates or statement of results (not online slips), Marriage certificate/affidavits, Certificate of State Origin. Click on “Acknowledgement Slip” link to print two (2) copies. Only candidates whose O’level results are on the JAMB portal will be given admission.

Note All candidates who applied for Law but scored between 180 and 199 may be considered for admission into any other courses in the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, Education or Management Sciences. Also candidates who applied for Medicine and Surgery in the College of Health Sciences but scored between 180 and 199 may be considered for any of these courses, namely; Anatomy, Nursing Science and Physiology or any course in the Faculty of Science.

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