Benue State University, Makurdi Admission into Full-Time Postgraduate Programmes for 2018/2019 Academic Session

The Benue State University Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER) is one of ten World Bank African Centres of Excellence in Nigeria. CEFTER is mandated to train manpower in a focused area of control of post- harvest losses.

Consequently, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions in the new academic year of the Centre commencing from May 15th 2018.


Admission into Full-Time Postgraduate Programmes for 2018/2019 Academic Session

Course & Entry Requirements

The list of courses to be offered at the Centre and their entry requirements are as listed below:

A.) Food Science and Technology

M.Sc. Programme:

• O’Level credit passes in English language mathematics, chemistry, and two other science subjects. B.Sc/PGD food science & and technology, chemistry, microbiology and any other related discipline to a minimum of second class lower division of not less than 3.0 on 5-point scale from a recognized university.
• Evidence of NYS C/Exemption certificate for Nigerian students.

PhD programme:

• Masters degree in Food science and technology with CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
• A concept proposal not less than 5 pages in applicants area of specializationliriterest.

B.) Post-Harvest Physiology and Management of Crops
M.Sc. programme:

• Five O’ level credits at not more than two sittings in relevant science subjects including mathematics and English language(i.e. biology chemistry, mathematics or physics, English language and any othersubject). B.Sc. Hons with second class in botany environmental sciences, Biology or Biotechnology PGD in any of the life sciences with CGPA of not less than 3.50 from any recognised University.
• Evidence of NYSC/Exemption Certificate forNigerian students.

Ph.D. Programme:

• Five O’Level Credits in not more than two sittings in relevant science subjects including mathematics and English Language to qualify for admission (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or physics, English Language and any other subject).
• Masters (M.Sc.) degree with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 in Botany, Environment Sciences, Biology or Biotechnology.

C.) Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology
M.Sc Programme:

• At least a second class honours degree in: Industrial Technical, Vocational Edu. & or Tech. Graduates of related disciplines in Eng., & Tech., who have in addition a PGD in Tech or its equivalent at credit level and above: Holders of, HND who have in addition obtained a PGD in Tech,. at credit level and above 3rd class degree in related discipline plus PGD in Edu., at credit level.
• Evidence of NYSC/Exemption Certificate for Nigerian students.

D.) Biostatistics Programme
M.Sc Programme:

• Mathematics, English Language and any other three science (or social Science) subjects. B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Mathematics or statistics from any recognised university with a minimum of second class lower division. PGD in statistics with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 will also be eligible for admission.
• Evidence of NYSClExemption Certificate for Nigerian students

E.) Extension and Rural Sociology
M.Sc. Programme:

• Five O’ level credit including English Language and a: eas: a pass in Mathematics. B.Sc.IPGD sociology, with a mrr’ & second class lower division of not less than 3.0 on a 5-pont saiie from a recognised Univesity.
• Evidence of NYSC/Exemption certificate for Nigerian students Ph.D Programme Masters degree with a CGPA of at least 3.05 on 5-point scare.
• A concept proposal not less than 5pages in applicants’ area of specialization/interest.

F.) Analytical Chemistry
M.Sc. Programme:

• Five O’ level credit passes in science subjects with English Language and Mathematics. B.Sc. Chemistry/industrial Chemistry or any other related discipline on a minimum of second class rower division from a recognised University. PGD in chemistry or any related field at least a minimum pass level CGPA of 3.00 on with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale from a recognised University.
• Evidence of NYSC/Exemption Certificate for Nigerian students.

G.) Food Chemistry 
M.Sc. Programme:

• Five O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and two science subjects. B.Sc.IPG in Chemistry/related discipline on a minimum of second class (Honours) lower division with CGPA of not 3.00 on a 5.00 scale.
• Evidence of NYS C/Exemption Certificate for Nigerian students.

PhD. Programme:

• Masters degree with a CGPAof at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale.

H.) Organic/Natural Product Chemistry
M.Sc. Programme:

• O’ level credit passes in Science subjects with English Language and Mathematics B.Sc. Chemistry/related discipline on a minimum of second class lower from a recognised university. PGD chemistry or any other related field at a minimum of 3.00 on a 5.00 scale.
• Evidence of NYSC/Exemption Certificate for Nigerian students.

PhD. Programme:

• Five credit passes in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English Language and Mathematics, Academic Masters in relevant areas with CGPAof 4.0/5.0 and a dissertation score not less than 60%. Candidates with CGPAof 3.0/5.0.

I.) Food Processing Technology
M.Sc. Programme:

• Five O’ level credit at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics B,Sc./PGD Food Science & Technology and other related discipline with a minimum of second class lower division of not less than3.0 on a 5-point scale from a recognised university.
• Evidence of NYSC/Exemption Certificate for Nigerian students.

PhD. Programme:

• Masters degree with a CGPAof at least 3,5 on a 5-point scale.

J.) Food Economics
M.Sc Programme:

• Five O’ level credit Passes which must include English Language and Mathematics and Economics. B.Sc Hons in Economic or agricultural Economics with a minimum of a second class Lower degree and a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a Five point Scale or 2.5 on a Four point scale from a any approved university.

PhD. Programme:

• Five O’ level Credit passes which must include English Language, Mathematics and Economics in addition to B.Sc candidates must have obtained an M.Sc degree in food Economics or Agricultural Economics with CGPA of less than 3.5. submit a satisfactory statement of intended area of research.
• Evidence of NYSC/Exemption Certificate For Nigerian students.

Post-Graduate Diploma Full Time Programmes

Programmes & Entry Requirements:


A.) Analytical and Instrumental

• Chemistry O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics.
• Chemistry and two other science subjects.
• Minimum qualification of 3rd class degree in chemistry/related disciplines from any recognized University.

B.) Consumer Science Food and Nutrition

• O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics.
• Chemistry and two other science subjects.
• Minimum qualification of 3rd class degree in Food &
• Nutrition/Home science & Mgt/Chemistry/other related disciplines from a recognised university.

C.) Food Preservation

• Minimum qualification of O’Ievel Certificate with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, chemistry and two other Science subjects.

Short-Term Certificate Course Programme
Programme & Entry Requirements:


A.) Food Science Safety and Health

• Minimum qualification of O’Level Certification with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and two other Science subjects.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2018.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Procedure

Applicants are to visit the CEFTER website www.cefterbsu.edu.ng (Under Course); click on ‘Application Form’ and complete some pre-registration information, make payment of non- refundable fee of N10,000 online or pay at any Fidelity Bank (ACC No.6060310946) using the name on their application.

Applicants will receive confirmation e-mail when they have submitted the form.

After payment is received, your application forms will be processed. Candidates should endeavour to forward transcripts of their current qualification to the admission Officer, Centre for Food Technology and Research, Benue State University Makurdi.

Note

• There are various categories of scholarships for both M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses.
• Female applicants have higher chances for Ph.D. funding.
• Scholarship forms and guide for successful applications are available on the Centres website free of charge.
• Scholarships are also available for non-Nigerians especially those from Countries with B i-lateral ties with World Bank.