MSc Zoology at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Programme overview

The MSc Zoology is a master's programme offered by the Department of Zoology in the Faculty of Biological Sciences at Akwa Ibom State University. The department's research areas for this level include Entomology, Parasitology, and Hydrobiology and Fisheries.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences | Department: Zoology | Intake: 2026/2027 academic year (applications close 30 October 2026) | Location: Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State

What you will study

Specialisation areas listed for the degree: Entomology, Parasitology, and Hydrobiology and Fisheries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics obtained at not more than two sittings. b) B.Sc. Degree in either Zoology, Biology, Hydrobiology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Agriculture and allied courses with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or a Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum overall average of 60%. c) Candidates must hold an HND at Upper Credit Level and PGD at Upper Credit level in relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic year is open to PGD, MSc, MA, MEng, MEd, MBA and PhD programmes through the School of Postgraduate Studies; the university does not admit candidates to academic Master's programmes on a part-time basis.

Postgraduate applications for 2026/2027 close on 30 October 2026. The application form costs N30,000 (N30,700 including charges, paid by debit card) at aksu.edu.ng/pg; the printed form and credentials are posted to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://aksu.edu.ng/newsite/admissions/

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