KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE

INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

TOP UP DEGREE AND HND CONVERSION PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
PROGRAMMES O’LEVEL SUBJECT ENTY REQUIREMENTS WAIVER
1. B. Agric. With the following A. O ’ Level/SSCE • HND Crop Production, Pass in O’Level Physics
options: qualification with at Agriculture, Farm may be accepted.
i. Agricultural least 5 credits in not P l a n n i n g ,
Economics more than 2 sittings Architecture, Forestry Special consideration
from the underlisted Technology, Urban may be given to
ii. A g r i c u l t u r a l subjects: &Regional Planning, candidates with pass
Extension English, Mathematics, Agric. Technology and grade from a
iii. Agronomy C h e m i s t r y, A g r i c Agronomy with recognized University
iv. Animal Production Science/ Biology and any minimum of lower or Polytechnic.
o n e o f G e o g r a p h y, credit.
v. Crop Protection Economics, Food & • HND in relevant fields
vi. H orticulture and Nutrition and Physics. with a minimum of
Landscaping lower credit.
Soil science B. P l u s e i t h e r o f t h e • B. Sc. Agronomy, Crop
following: Science, Botany, Plant
a. H i g h e r N a t i o n a l Biology with minimum
Diploma (HND) in of third class.
Agricultural
Technology or any
Agricultural related
course from a
r e c o g n i z e d
polytechnic or
Monotechnic
institution with a
minimum of lower
credit or pass grade.
b. A B . A g r i c . i n
Agriculture or any
other related
discipline with a
minimum of pass.
C. Candidates currently on
NYSC or are yet to enroll
in the scheme are
encouraged to apply.
 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
1. B. Sc. Ed. Business Education English, Mathematics, Plus any • HND in office Special consideration
1 of Commerce, Financial Te c h n o l o g y a n d may be given to
Accounting, Typewriting, plus Management, candidates with pass
any two other Social Science B u s i n e s s grade from a
subjects. Administration, recognized University
Secretarial Studies, or Polytechnic.
Accounting and
Marketing with a
minimum of lower
credit from a
r e c o g n i z e d
Polytechnic.
• HND in other relevant
field with a minimum
of lower credit.

• B. Sc. in any relevant

field with a minimum
of third class may be
considered.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1. B. Eng. Mechanical
Engineering (ME) Special consideration
English, Mathematics, Physics, • HND (Lower Credit) in may be given to
2. B. Eng. Civil Engineering (CE) Chemistry, and any other one relevant disciplines. candidates with pass
science subject. • B. Sc. Degree in grade from a
3. B. Eng. Electrical/Electronic relevant disciplines recognized University
Engineering (EE) with a minimum of or Polytechnic.
third class.

4. B. Eng. Agricultural & 5 O’ level Credit to include

Biological Engineering (AE) Maths, English Language, • HND (Lower Credit) in
physics, Chemistry, Biology/ relevant disciplines.
Food Nutrition. • B. Sc. Degree in
relevant disciplines
with a minimum of
5. B. Eng. Materials Science & third class.
Engineering (MSE) English, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, and any other one • Third class or pass
science subject. degree in
Metallurgical and
Materials Engineering,
Materials Science and
Engineering, Polymer
Engineering, Ceramics
Engineering and
Welding Engineering
and Industrial Design
(major in Ceramics)
and other Engineering
courses.
• Minimum of Lower
credit HND in Polymer
and Te x t i l e
Engineering, Ceramics
E n g i n e e r i n g ,
Metallurgical
Engineering and
Metallurgical and
Materials Engineering.
 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

• HND (Lower Credit) in Special consideration

1. B. Sc. Tourism and Hospitality Mathematics, English, 2 Social Hotel and Catering may be given to
Managment Science subjects and any one Mgt. candidates with pass
science subject. • HND (Lower Credit) in grade from a
Home Economics/ recognized University
Mgt. or Polytechnic.
• HND (Lower Credit) in
relevant discipline.
• B. Sc. In relevant
fields with a minimum
of third class.
2. B. Sc. Accounting English, Mathematics, • HND Accounting These requirements
Economics, Accounting and any (Lower Credit) apply to other social
other Social / Management • HND Accounting with and Management
science Subject. pass grade from sciences.
r e c o g n i z e d
polytechnic may be Holders of HND or B.
considered. Sc. from other
• B. Sc. Accounting discipline with
with a minimum of p r o f e s s i o n a l
3. B. Sc. Finance third class. qualifications like
English, Mathematics, ICAN, ANAN and ACCA
Economics, and any other two • H N D B a n k i n g & may also be considered
(2) Social / Management Finance, Accounting, for B. Sc. Accounting.
science Subjects. B u s i n e s s
Administration,
Insurance and any
other management
field with a minimum
of lower credit pass
• B. Sc. Banking &
Finance, Accounting
and any other
4. B. Sc. Business Administration relevant field with a
minimum of third
English, Mathematics, class.
Economics, and any two (2)
Social / Management science • HND Business
Subjects preferably Business Administration,
studies/Commerce. Or English, Marketing,
Mathematics, Government and Cooperative Studies,
any other two Social sciences. Purchasing & Supply
and any other
relevant field with a
minimum of Lower
Credit.
• B. Sc. Business
Admin., Marketing or
any other relevant
5. B. Sc. Economics English, Mathematics, • Same as Business
Economics, and any other two Administration above.
(2) Social/ Management science
Subjects.

6. B. Sc. Public Administration English, Maths, Government/ • HND Public Admin., Other relevant degree
History and two (2) other Social Local Govt., Legal with B. Sc. (Third
science subjects or one (1) Arts Studies and other Class)/HND (Pass) may
and 1 Social science subject. relevant fields with a be considered for
minimum of lower admission into the
credits. programme.
• B. Sc. Public Admin.
or any other relevant
fields with a minimum
of third class.

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

 Special consideration
1. B. Sc. Computer Science English, Maths, Physics, • HND Computer may be given to
Chemistry, and any other science, Statistics, candidates with pass
science subject. Electrical & grade from a
Electronics or recognized University
relevant fields with a or Polytechnic.
minimum of lower
credit pass.
• B. Sc. Computer
Science or any other
B. Sc. Mass Communication relevant field with a
2. English, Mathematics, minimum of third
Literature, Govt., and any class.
Science or Social science
subject. • HND Mass
Communication with
a minimum of Lower
Credit.
• B. Sc. Mass
Communication with
a minimum of third
class.
Special consideration
3. B. Library and Information 5 O/L Credit in English, • HND Library Science may be given to
Science Mathematics, and any other 3 with a minimum of candidates with pass
subjects. Lower Credit. grade from a
• B. Library Science, B. recognized University
Sc. Computer or Polytechnic.
Science, B. Sc.
Information Science,
B. Sc. in any Arts,
Social Sciences and
Science Courses with
a minimum of third
class.
 COLLEGE OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

1. B. Sc. Statistics English, Maths, plus three from • HND Statistics, Special consideration
Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics may be given to
Further Maths and Agric. or any other relevant candidates with pass
Science (or Economics / field with a minimum grade from a
Geography for Statistics). of lower credit. recognized University
• B. Sc. Statistics, or Polytechnic.
Mathematics, Physics
or any other relevant
field with a minimum
of third class.

2. B. Sc. Microbiology Special consideration

• HND Microbiology,
may be given to
Biochemistry,
candidates with pass
Chemistry, Plant
3. B. Sc. Biochemistry English, Maths/ Further Maths, grade from a
Biology, Zoology,
Chemistry, Physics, Biology/ recognized University
Botany, or any other
Agric. Science. or Polytechnic.
relevant field with a
4. B. Sc. Industrial Chemistry
minimum of lower
credit.

• B. Sc. Chemistry,
Industrial Chemistry,
Biochemistry,
Microbiology, Zoology,
Plant Biology, Food
Science, or any other
relevant field with a
minimum of third
class.
5. B. Sc. Physics and Material Five (5) O’Level subjects at • HND SLT or Physics Special consideration
Science credit pass level in English and Electronics with a may be given to
Language, Mathematics, and minimum of Lower candidates with pass
any other (3) three subjects (in Credit pass. grades.
not more than 2 (two) sittings • HND Mathematics and
from: Statistics, and any
a. Physics other relevant fields
b. Chemistry with a minimum of
c. Biology/Agric. Science Lower Credit pass.
d. Further Mathematics • B. Sc. Physics,
Electronics and
Mathematics, with a
minimum of third
class.
• B. Ed. Physics and
Mathematics with a
minimum of third
class.
• Candidate must have
completed his/her
mandatory National
Youth Service (NYSC).
However, candidate
currently serving may
also be considered.
6. B. Sc. Geology and Mineral Five (5) O’Level subjects at • HND in Geological Special consideration
Sciences credit pass level in English Sc i e n c e s, M i n i n g may be given to
Language, Mathematics, and candidates with pass
Engineering &
any other (3) three subjects (in grades.
not more than 2 (two) sittings Metallurgy with a
from: minimum of Lower
a. Physics Credit pass.
b. Chemistry • B . S c . G e o l o g y,
c. Biology/Agric. Science Physics and
d. Further Mathematics
Chemistry with a
minimum of third
class.
• B.Ed. Physics and
Chemistry with a
minimum of third
class.

For further enquiries contact:

S/ NO. DEPARTMENT PROGRAMME COORDINATOR TELEPHONE

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
1. Agricultural Economics & Extension B. Agric. (Economics & Farm Management) Dr. Jelili Yusuf 08067105522
B. Agric. (Extension & Rural Development)
2. Animal Production B. Agric. (Animal Production) Mr. Hakeem Ishola 08033740086
3. Crop Production B. Agric. (Agronomy) Dr. Isaac Afe 08104555154
B. Agric. (Crop Protection)
B. Agric. (Horticulture and Landscaping)
B. Agric. (Soil Science)
4. Food Science and Technology B. Sc. (Food Science and Technology) Dr. Akeem Raji 08060867687
 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENES
5. Accounting and Finance B. Sc. (Accounting) Mr. Mustapha 08035976174
Abdulrazaq
6. Accounting and Finance B. Sc. (Finance) Mr. Lukman Oke 08034305255
7. Economic and Developmental B. Sc. (Economics) Mr. Musa Biala 08060884444
Studies
8. Politics and Governance B.Sc. (Public Administration) Mr. Abdullahi 08062075797
Alabi
9. Business and Entrepreneurship B. Sc.(Business Administration) Mr. Yusuf Ismail 08035787553
10. Tourism, Hospitality and Event (Tourism & Hospitality Management) Mr. M. Apaokagi 08037040145
Management
COLLEGE OF ENGIINEERING TECHNOLOGY
11. Agricultural & Biological B. Eng. (Agricultural & Biological Dr. Adeshina 07034867681
Engineering Engineering) Fadeyibi
12. Civil Engineering B. Eng. (Civil Engineering) Dr. Samson 08054147596
Olaleka Odeyemi
13. Electrical & Electronic Engineering B. Eng. (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) Dr. Musa 08060253576
Abdulwaheed
14. Mechanical Engineering B. Eng. (Mechanical Engineering) Dr. Habeeb 07011961096
Oguntade
15 Material Science and Engineering B. Eng. (Material Science & Engineering) Engr Sefiu Bello 08038548418
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
15. Mass Communication B. Sc. (Mass Communication) Mr. Anthony 08033176942
Corsy
16. Computer Science B. Sc. (Computer Science) Mr. Abdulsalam 08030785287
O. Sulaiman
17. Library & Information Science B. Library & Information Science Mr. E. Kennedy 07038990698
COLLEGE OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCE
18. Bio-sciences and Bio-technology B. Sc. (Biochemistry) Mr. Akeem O. 08068486088
Sulyman
19. Bio-sciences and Bio-technology B. Sc. (Microbiology) Dr. (Mrs.) 08061102397
Adeyinka Ajiboye
20. S t a t i s t i c s a n d M a t h e m a t i c a l B. Sc. (Statistics) Mr. Kabir Olorede 08035308179
Sciences
21. Geological, Chemical and Physical B. Sc. (Industrial Chemistry) Mr. Akeem Jimoh 08032422513
Sciences
22. Geological, Chemical and Physical B. Sc. (Physics and Material Science) Mr. Suleman 08036116199
Sciences Kayode Lawal
23. Geological, Chemical and Physical B. Sc. (Geology and Mineral Science) Mr. Jimoh Ajadi 08136436333
Sciences
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
23. Business and Entrepreneurship B. Sc. Ed. (Business Education) Dr. John Oyedele 08033274605
Education