2018/2019 Landmark University Postgraduate Admission Announcement

Landmark University invites applications from interested parties for admission into her Postgraduate programme for 2018/2019 academic session.

Programmes Available

(A) College Of Agricultural Sciences

1. Agricultural Economics (PGD, M.Sc.,PhD)
2. Agricultural Extension And Rural Development (PGD, M.Sc.,PhD)
3. Crop Science (PGD, M.Sc.,PhD)
4. Soil Science (PGD, M.Sc.,PhD)

(B) College Of Business And Social Sciences

1. Department of Accounting and Finance(PGD)
2. Department of Business Administration(PGD, MBA)
3. Department of Sociology (M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.)

(C) College Of Science And Engineering

1. Agricultural Engineering (PGD, M.Eng., M.Phil., Ph.D.)
2. Biochemistry (PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil., Ph.D.)
3. Computer Science (M.Sc, Ph.D.)
4. Industrial Chemistry (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D.)
5. Mathematics (M.Sc, Ph.D.)
6. Microbiology (PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil., Ph.D.)
7. Industrial Physics (M.Sc, Ph.D.)

(D) Ph.D. Degree Programmes
Admissions into any of the Ph.D. programmes are available to graduates of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other University recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possess a Masters degree relevant to the intended programme. However, such intending candidate should have scored:

• an average of at least 60% (3.5 CGPA) in his/her Master degree programme.
• between 55% – 59% to qualify for M.Phil. Ph.D.
• between 50% – 54% to qualify for M.Phil. Programme.

All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.
Duration Of Course
Duration for a Ph.D. degree programme is a minimum period of six (6) semesters and a maximum period of ten (10) semesters for full-time candidates.
Relevant Courses will be taken for the Ph.D. studies where prescribed, and a Thesis is required at the end of the Ph.D. programme.
(E) Masters Degree Programmes
Admission into any of the Master Degree programmes is available to any graduate of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other University recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possesses the following requirements:

1. At least a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours Degree of Landmark University, Omu Aran, or any other University recognized by the Senate, in relevant discipline.
2. Third Class Bachelor’s degree and a good PGD.
3. HND (minimum of Merit grade) plus PGD.

All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.
Duration Of Course
Duration for a Master degree programme is a minimum period of three (3) semesters and a maximum period of five (5) semesters for full-time candidates.
Relevant Courses will be taken for the Master Degree studies. A Dissertation is produced after the research work.
(F) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Admission into any of the Postgraduate Diploma programmes is available to graduates of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, or any other Tertiary Institution recognized by the Landmark University Senate, who possess the following requirements:

1. Five (5) credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subject at O’ levels
2. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from an approved University must obtain a minimum of Third (3rd) Class Degree in relevant discipline.
3. Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of a Pass in the subjects.

All applications for admission shall be accompanied or supported by academic transcripts and recommendations from two academic referees from the applicant’s previous tertiary institution.
Duration Of Course
Duration for a Postgraduate Diploma programme is a minimum period of two (2) semesters and a maximum period of four (4) semesters for full-time candidates.
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How To Apply

Applicants are to visit https://spgs.lmu.edu.ng/apply to compelte their application.
Application Protocols

1. Application into the 2018/2019 Postgraduate Degree/Diploma Programmes takes immediate effect.
2. Applicants to embark on courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Degrees/Diplomas of Landmark University are to complete the online Application Form, and attach the required relevant credentials/certificates, which includes the National Youth Service Corps Discharge or Exemption Certificate, as the case may be.
3. Printed copies of the completed Application Form and photocopies of the attached credentials are to be submitted in triplicates to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
4. Please note that no person shall be admitted to a course except his/her application has been approved by the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies on behalf of Senate and on the recommendation of the appropriate Departmental Postgraduate Board, having satisfied the expected requirement for admission.
5. All new students who are non-graduands of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, shall take the Oath of Allegiance to the University.

Other Requirements

1. All Higher Degree candidates that attended foreign Universities, where English language is not the medium of instruction, should submit to the Postgraduate School, evidence of their English Language proficiency, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS scores.
2. There shall be a qualifying test for all applicants into Postgraduate Diploma and Master Degree programmes. However, International candidates for PGD and Master Degree will be engaged in an online assessment chat. Applicants pursuing a Doctoral Degree will be required to submit a Doctoral Thesis Proposal, alongside their Application. Hard copies of the proposals are to be submitted to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
3. Candidates applying for any of the Full-time programme of the University shall present the letter of release from their employers at the point of registration.
4. Applicants in the PGD as well as Master Degree categories will be duly informed of the date for their qualifying tests.