Delta State University, Abraka Postgraduate Admission 2024/2025: Your Complete Application Guide

Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka has officially opened applications for its postgraduate programs for the 2024/2025 academic session.

If you’re interested in advancing your education, this guide will provide you with all the necessary details to complete your application efficiently.

Overview of DELSU Postgraduate Programs

DELSU offers a range of postgraduate programs including:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Professional Masters
Academic Masters
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Program Details

Here’s a snapshot of the postgraduate courses available:

Table of Contents

1 1. Faculty of Agriculture
2 2. Faculty of Arts
3 3. Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
4 4. Faculty of Clinical Sciences
5 5. Faculty of Education
6 6. Faculty of Engineering
7 7. Faculty of Law
8 8. Faculty of Management Sciences
9 9. Faculty of Pharmacy
10 10. Faculty of Science
11 11. Faculty of Social Sciences
12 12. Weekend Programmes

1. Faculty of Agriculture

Agricultural Economics
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: Productive Economics, Farm Management, Agricultural Marketing, and more.
Agricultural Extension
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Animal Science
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: Animal Production, Nutrition, Breeding, and Genetics.
Fisheries and Aquaculture
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Crop Science
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: Crop Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Horticulture, etc.
Soil Science
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: Soil Conservation, Fertility Management, and more.
Forestry and Wildlife
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: Agroforestry, Silviculture, Wildlife Management.

2. Faculty of Arts

English & Literary Studies
- MA, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Fine and Applied Arts
- MA, MFA, MPhil, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: Painting, Graphics, Ceramics, Sculpture.
History and International Studies
- MA, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Languages and Linguistics
- MA, MPhil, Ph.D. in French and Linguistics.
Music
- PGD, MA, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Religious Studies and Philosophy
- PGD, MA, MPhil, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: Christian Theology, African Philosophy, Sociology of Religion.
Theatre Arts
- MA, MPhil, and Ph.D.

3. Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

Anatomic Pathology
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Chemical Pathology
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.

4. Faculty of Clinical Sciences

Community Medicine
- MSc, MPH, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: Public Health, Health Education, Epidemiology.
Surgery
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Internal Medicine
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
- Specializations: Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology.
Radiology
- Ph.D. Programs

5. Faculty of Education

Business Education
- MSc (Ed)
Educational Management and Foundations
- M.Ed., MPhil, and Ph.D.
Guidance and Counselling
- M.Ed., MPhil, and Ph.D.
Health and Safety Education
- M.Ed., MPhil, and Ph.D.
Human Kinetics, Recreation, and Sport Science Education
- M.Ed., MPhil, and Ph.D.
Science Education
- M.Ed., MPhil, and Ph.D.
Social Science Education
- MSc (Ed), MPhil, and Ph.D.
Technical Education
- PGD, MSc (Ed), MPhil, and Ph.D.
Vocational Education
- MSc (Ed), MPhil, and Ph.D.
Institute of Education
- PGD, PGDBE, PGDEM

6. Faculty of Engineering

Chemical Engineering
- PGD, M.Eng, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Civil Engineering
- PGD, M.Eng, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- PGD, M.Eng, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering
- PGD, M.Eng, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Petroleum Engineering
- M.Eng

7. Faculty of Law

Law Programs
- LL.M., MLD, MPhil, and Ph.D.

8. Faculty of Management Sciences

Accounting
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Banking and Finance
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Business Administration
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Marketing
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Public Administration
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.

9. Faculty of Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration
- M.Pharm, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
- M.Pharm, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.

10. Faculty of Science

Animal and Environmental Biology
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Biochemistry
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Botany
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Chemistry
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Computer Science
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Geology
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Mathematics
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Microbiology
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Physics
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.

11. Faculty of Social Sciences

Economics
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Geography and Regional Planning
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Library and Information Science
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Mass Communication
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Political Science
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Psychology
- PGD, MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.
Sociology
- MSc, MPhil, and Ph.D.

12. Weekend Programmes

Clinical Sciences
- MSc and MPH in Public Health (Part-time)
Engineering
- Professional Master in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering, Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Management Sciences
- PGDBA, MBA, MPA in Business Administration and Public Administration
Social Sciences
- PGD in Petroleum Economics, MEPE in Energy and Petroleum Economics

How to Apply

Visit the Application Portal
- Go to DELSU’s official website.
Complete the Application Form
- Fill out the 2024/2025 PG Admission Form.
Generate a Payment PIN
- Pay the application fee of ₦31,000 via the designated banks: UBA, Zenith Bank, Unity Bank, or Fidelity.
Upload Required Documents
- Transcript of all qualifications
- WASC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB Certificate
- NYSC Certificate or Exemption
- Research proposal (for Ph.D. candidates)
Check Your Eligibility
- Ensure you meet the academic requirements and have the necessary documents.