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PGD Biotechnology at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PGD Biotechnology is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology of the Faculty of Biological Sciences at Akwa Ibom State University, admitting for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences  |  Department: Department of Genetics and Biotechnology  |  Intake: 2026/2027 academic year  |  Location: Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State

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Entry requirements

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry, and any other relevant subject obtained at not more than two sittings. (b) A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Third Class in any Biological Science - related discipline. (c) Holders of HND with a minimum of Upper Credit in any Biological Science- related discipline from approved institutions may be considered for admission.

Postgraduate Diploma admission for the 2026/2027 academic year is run by the School of Postgraduate Studies.

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.

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

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