The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), formerly known as Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), has announced the availability of Postgraduate Admission Forms for the 2024/2025 academic session. This opportunity is open to qualified candidates interested in pursuing Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master’s (M.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., M.Eng., M.Tech.), and Doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees across various faculties and departments.
Application Overview
UNICROSS is offering both full-time and part-time study options, making it a flexible choice for students with diverse schedules. The application process is now open, and prospective candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Available Postgraduate Programmes at UNICROSS
UNICROSS offers a broad range of postgraduate programmes across several faculties and departments. Below is a detailed list of the available programmes:
1. Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry (Obubra Campus)
- Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Agricultural Economics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Agricultural Extension: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Department of Agronomy
- Agronomy: PGD, M.Sc.
- Department of Animal Science
- Animal Science: PGD, M.Sc.
- Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Animal Health Management: PGD
- Wildlife Health Management: PGD
- Fish Health Management: PGD
- Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Department of Forestry and Wildlife Resources
- Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management: PGD, M.Sc.
2. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (Calabar Campus)
- Mass Communication
- PGD
- M.Sc., Ph.D with specializations in:
- Public Relations
- Broadcasting
- Development Communication
- Advertising
- Marketing Communication
- Political Communication
- Journalism
3. Faculty of Education (Calabar Campus)
- Department of Educational Management
- Planning: M.Ed, Ph.D
- Supervision: M.Ed, Ph.D
- Department of Guidance and Counselling
- Guidance and Counselling: M.Ed, Ph.D
- Department of Educational Foundations and Childhood Education
- Education: PGDE
- Early Childhood Education: M.Ed
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation: M.Ed, Ph.D
- Educational Psychology: M.Ed, Ph.D
- Philosophy of Education: M.Ed, Ph.D
- Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology
- Science Education: M.Sc., Ph.D
- Technical Education: M.Sc.
4. Faculty of Engineering (Calabar Campus)
- Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Power Systems and Machines: PGD, M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D
- Electronic Communication Engineering: PGD, M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D
- Control Systems Engineering: PGD, M.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering: PGD, PGDCE, M.Eng., Ph.D
- Materials and Construction Management: M.Eng., Ph.D
- Water Resources and Environmental Engineering: M.Eng., Ph.D
- Highway and Transportation Engineering: M.Eng., Ph.D
- Structural Engineering: M.Eng., Ph.D
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering: PGD
- Energy and Power: M.Eng.
- Material Science: M.Eng.
- Design and Production Engineering: M.Eng.
- Department of Wood Products Engineering
- Wood Product Engineering: PGD
- Wood Processing and Utilisation: M.Eng.
- Pulp and Paper Technology: M.Eng.
- Wood Energy and Environmental Management: M.Eng.
5. Faculty of Architecture
- Department of Architecture
- Architecture: M.Tech., M.Phil./Ph.D
- Construction Project Management (Sustainable Architecture): M.Tech., M.Phil./Ph.D
- (Note: No admission for PGD in Architecture)
6. Faculty of Environmental Sciences (Calabar Campus)
- Department of Estate Management
- Estate Management: PGD, M.Tech., Ph.D
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning
- Landscape Planning: PGD
- Urban and Regional Planning: PGD, M.Tech., Ph.D
- Department of Visual Arts and Technology
- Visual Arts and Technology: PGD, MA (Arts Education), MFA, Ph.D
- Art History: MA
- Art Education: MA
- Ceramics: MFA
- Graphics: MFA
- Painting: MFA
- Sculpture: MFA
- Textiles: MFA
7. Faculty of Management Sciences (Ogoja and Calabar Campuses)
- Department of Accountancy
- Accountancy: PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
- Department of Finance
- Banking and Finance: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Finance: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Department of Business Administration
- Business Administration: MBA
- Management: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Department of Marketing
- Marketing: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Department of Hospitality and Tourism
- Hospitality: PGD, M.Sc.
8. Faculty of Physical Sciences (Calabar Campus)
- Department of Mathematics
- Mathematics: PGD, M.Sc.
- Department of Statistics
- Statistics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Department of Physics
- Solid State Physics and Electronics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Engineering Physics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Radiation/Medical Physics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Environmental Physics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Applied Geophysics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Theoretical/Mathematical Physics: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Department of Chemistry
- Chemistry: PGD
- Biochemistry: M.Sc.
- Analytical Chemistry: M.Sc.
- Environmental Chemistry: M.Sc.
- Food Chemistry: M.Sc.
- Organic Chemistry: M.Sc.
- Physical Chemistry: M.Sc.
- Inorganic Chemistry: M.Sc.
- Department of Biochemistry
- Biochemistry: PGD, M.Sc.
- Environmental Biochemistry: M.Sc.
- Industrial Biochemistry and Biotechnology: M.Sc.
- Nutritional Biochemistry: M.Sc.
- Molecular Biology: M.Sc.
- Department of Computer Science
- Computer Science: PGD, M.Sc.
9. Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Department of Microbiology
- Microbiology: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Parasitology: M.Sc., Ph.D
- Environmental Microbiology/Public Health: M.Sc.
- Public Health, Parasitology and Geospatiology: MPH
- Industrial and Food Microbiology: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Medical Microbiology: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
- Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology
- Plant Science and Biotechnology: PGD
- Plant Breeding and Genetics: M.Sc., Ph.D
- Plant Pathology/Mycology: M.Sc.
- Plant Biotechnology: M.Sc.
- Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
- Animal and Environmental Biology: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D
10. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Department of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology
- Anatomy: PGD, M.Sc.
- Department of Medical Physiology
- Physiology: PGD, M.Sc.
- Department of Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Biochemistry: PGD, M.Sc.
Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Programmes
Candidates must meet both general and specific admission requirements for their chosen programmes. The general admission requirements include a minimum of 5 credits in relevant subjects, including English, obtained at not more than two sittings. For employed candidates, a written letter of permission from their employer is required.
Specific Requirements for Various Programmes
- Diploma Programmes: Candidates should have a minimum of a Third Class Honours degree or a Lower Credit HND in a related field.
- Master’s Programmes: A minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant undergraduate degree or a Postgraduate Diploma with a CGPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Doctorate Programmes: A Master’s degree with a CGPA of at least 4.0 on a 5.0-point scale or 60% average score in the relevant field.
Duration of Postgraduate Programmes
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Full-Time Programmes:
- Postgraduate Diplomas: 1 to 2 years
- Master’s Degrees: 1 to 2 years
- Ph.D. Programmes: 3 to 6 years
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Part-Time Programmes:
- Postgraduate Diplomas: 1.5 to 2 years
- Master’s Degrees: 2 to 4 years
- Ph.D. Programmes: 4 to 6 years
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online via the UNICROSS postgraduate admission portal, where they can fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee of N20,000 at Zenith Bank PLC, 34 Chamley Street, Calabar. Be sure to check the application deadlines for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Conclusion
For more information on the admission process, available programmes, and application guidelines, please visit the UNICROSS official website or contact the university’s postgraduate office.
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