UNILAG POSTGRADUATE COURSES

There are a few popular universities in Nigeria in which the University of Lagos seems to be among the top-ranking universities. UNILAG isn’t just popular because it’s situated in Lagos state, the former capital of the nation. It also owes its popularity to its rich establishment, academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and numerous opportunities for individuals to enroll in various academic programs. These programs are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

A lot has been said and written on how one can apply for undergraduate studies at the University of Lagos, but little to no information is made available to graduates who would like to further their education by enrolling in postgraduate studies. On account of that, this article will provide information and guidelines on how graduates can apply for postgraduate studies at the University of Lagos.

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

As the name implies, postgraduate studies refer to an academic or professional degree pursued by students who have completed an undergraduate degree-level course at a college or university. Postgraduate degrees can include master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and other qualifications such as graduate certificates and professional degrees. There are no restrictions on who can enroll for postgraduate studies as these degrees are available for both science and art courses, and getting a postgraduate degree may open new career opportunities or increase your earning potential.

Below is the list of all the Faculties present in the University of Lagos postgraduate school and a few of the courses they offer

UNILAG POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL FACULTIES

• Faculty of Art: French, Igbo, Mass Communication, History, English literature, English language, etc.
• Faculty of Engineering: Chemical engineering, Electrical/Electronics, Civil engineering, etc.
• Faculty of clinical science: physiotherapy, Clinical Pathology, Clinical pharmacy, etc.
• Faculty of Education: Education Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Sociology of Education, Philosophy of Education, Education psychology, etc.
• Faculty of Science: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Accounting, Physics, Finance, etc.
• Faculty of Environmental Science: Geography and planning, Surveying and Geoinformatics, Environmental Chemistry, etc.
• Faculty of Management Science: Construction Management, Management, Marine Pollution and Management, Estate Management, etc.
• Faculty of Basic Medical Science: Anatomy, Medical Microbiology, Cell Biology and Genetics, Medical Physics, Medical Parasitology, etc.
• Faculty of Pharmacy: Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, etc.
• Faculty of social science: Organizational behavior, Community Development and Social Work, Political Science, Sociology, etc.
• Faculty of Dental Science

After the faculty and course of study have been meticulously selected, next you confirm your eligibility, qualification, and possession of all required credentials. When all these have been met, you can now follow the step-by-step guideline for application which are given below;

1. Visit the School of Postgraduate Studies University of Lagos Portal, spgs.unilag.edu.ng, Click the 2023/2024 Applications link
2. Confirm availability and your eligibility for the desired course.
3. Click the “Application Form” link and select the Postgraduate option from the Application Type menu
4. Complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a Payment Reference Number. (please print the payment advice)
5. Proceed to make payment of the non-refundable fee of N30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira Only)for the Form, and charges through any of the below options:
6. Remita Payment: Any commercial bank using the RRR number displayed on the payment advice
7. Online Payment: Click the PayNow link to make payment directly on the portal with your bank debit card.
8. After payment, return to the School of Postgraduate Studies website, click the 2023/2024 Application link, then the “Continue Application” link, log in with ‘Payment Reference Number’ and provide your surname in lowercase as a password.
9. Complete the Application form and upload a digital passport photograph (jpeg format) which should not be more than 15KB in size and must be on a white background. The acceptable dimension is width: 275 pixels or 35mm, and height: 314 pixels or 40mm. (Failure to comply with specified image format may lead to disqualification.)
10. Click the “SUBMIT FORM” button if the information is correct, else, click the DECLINE button and continue again.

You can contact the school’s admission board for inquiries by sending an email to admissionspgs@unilag.edu.ng or ictspgs@unilag.edu.ng

Interested applicants should note that the Sale of Application Forms commenced on Friday, 12th May, and ends on Tuesday, 22nd August 2023 (18 Weeks). Completed Application Forms are to be submitted ONLINE no later than Sunday, 27th August 2023. Also, note that entrance/qualifying examinations are scheduled for the week of 28th August to 2nd September 2023.

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