Geology Postgraduate Programs
The Postgraduate Programme in Geology targets to train competent geologists who are urgently needed for exploring and mapping Nigeria – a rapidly developing country with large expanses of geologically unexplored areas, carrying out practically-oriented research programmes into various geological problems affecting the development of the natural resources of the country and to provide graduate geologists with up-to-date specialized professional skills that will greatly enhance their knowledge and capacity for self-employment.
Furthermore, it provides training for research in areas of geological science of particular relevance to national regional requirements in Nigeria and Africa.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in studying Geology in Nigerian Postgraduate schools are to purchase the admission form upon its release. Sales of forms are announced by various schools at the beginning of the admission year.
The forms are sold at a certain amount determined by the school and can be purchased at the school and other authorised venues as announced by the school. Some schools operate an online system where the purchase and filling of forms can be done electronically via the school’s website.
In the absence of an online system, purchased forms are filled and returned to the school.
Entry Requirements
Candidates for the M.Sc must have a Second Class B.Sc Honours degree in Geology. In special cases, candidates with a lower class of degree, but with relevant professional experience, may be considered for admission.
Candidates with degrees in Engineering, Chemistry and Physical sciences may be considered depending on their background and areas of interest. In such cases, the candidates must make up deficiencies in their undergraduate training by taking appropriate remedial courses from the Geology undergraduate curriculum.
Admission Process
Admission for Geology Postgraduate programme is coordinated by the admission board established by the school authority. Nigerian Universities offer admission into Postgraduate programme of Geology based on merit.
As a result of this, the credentials submitted by prospective students are verified by the admission board according to the stated requirements for the programme. Provisional admission is offered to candidates with good results.
School Fees
Successful candidates are to pay the mandatory school fees for the programme which is part of the registration process. The fees for Mathematics Postgraduate programme in Nigerian Universities are different due to the different management of the schools. Expenses in the school fees include tuition, examinations, medicals, libraries, I.D cards, accommodation (optional) etc.
The school fees which ranges from one hundred thousand naira to three hundred thousand naira can be paid in the schools’ bank account or via e-transact on the schools’ website.
Duration
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Geology runs for a year and the Masters Programme runs for two years in Nigerian Universities.
Course Outline
- Remote Sensing
- Preparation and Analysis of Geochemical Samples
- Geology of Minerals Deposits
- Ore Evaluation and Mineral Economic
- Mineral Exploration Strategy and Project Management
- Water Resources Exploration and Management
- Water Quality
- Advanced Applied Geophysics
- Advanced Mineralogy and Ore Microscopy
- Rereach Igneous Petrology
- Research Metamorphic Petrology
- Petrographic Methods
- Sedimentary Petrology
- Sedimentary Basin Analysis
- Methods of Sediment Analysis
- Advanced Palaeontology
- Advanced Micropalaeontology
- Palynology
- Micropalaeontology and Palynology Practicals
- Advanced Theoretical Geochemistry
- Advanced Applied Geochemistry
- Palaeoecology
- Advanced Theoretical Geochemistry
- Advanced Applied Geochemistry
- Rock Deformation and Fabric Analyses
- Regeonal Tectonics and Geodynamics
- Small Scale Structure – Geometry and Mechanics
- Laboratory Techniques in Structural Geology
- Field Techniques in Structural Geology
- Advanced Stratigraphy
- Subsurface and Reservoir Geology and Well-log Interpretations
- Petroleum Engineering, Prospect Management and Economics
List of Nigerian Universities Offering Postgraduate Program in Geology
University of Jos
Nasarawa State University
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Federal University of Technology Akure
Bayero University, Bauchi State
Ondo State University of Science and Technology
Tasian University, Anambra State
Renaissance University, Enugu State
Where Do Geologist Work in Nigeria?
There are a lot of sector that makes extensive use of geologist . These include government agencies, academic institutions, minerals, oil and natural gas, environmental evaluation, private company and many more.
Salary Scale of a Postgraduate Geologist in Nigeria
Since the salary scale in Nigeria is different within private and public sectors, geologist earning largely depend on which sector and company you work. But depending on where you are working, the salary range for a postgraduate entry level in Nigeria is between 50,000 to 200,000 naira. The large disparity in salary is as a result of non-implementation of the minimum wage by many private sector companies.
Share Your Postgraduate Experience
The core reason for providing this detailed information about geology postgraduate program in Nigeria Universities is to help future candidates planning to take up the postgraduate studies in this field get valuable information.
Beside there is nothing like get first information about student’s experience who are presenting undertaking this program now and those who have walked the walked. By helping us share your experience about this program and your university other new and future students will learn from it and it will help them make the best decision in the educational career path.
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Dec 12. 2012
tnx 4 including FUTA.
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Dec 12. 2012
am a student of federal university of technology, akure. Dept of applied geology.which 2 study petroleum geology at masters level.