(1) Degree of Bachelor of Science in Geology

Admission Requirements:

Credits passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Geography. This is also subject to satisfactory performance at the University Matriculation Examination (UME).

The (UME) Subject combination is English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology. All candidates that have additional higher qualification such as A-level and OND in Relevant subjects may be admitted into the 200 level through direct entry.

(2a) Degree of Master of Science in Mineral Exploration,with options in:

(i) Geochemistry

(ii) Economic/Mining Geology

(iii) Geophysics

(2b) Degree of Master of Science in Geology, with specialization in:

(i) Petrology/Structural Geology

(ii) Applied Geochemistry

(iii) Geochemistry/Soil Mineralogy

(iv) Quaternary Geology

(v) Economic Geology/Industrial Mineralogy

(vi) Micropalaeontology/Biostratigraphy

(vii) Petroleum Geology/Sedimentology

(viii) Engineering Geology/ Hydrogeology

(ix) Applied Geophysics

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the M.Sc. Degree Programmes (in Mineral Exploration and Geology) shall posses any of the following entry qualifications:

(i) Bachelor’s Degree in Geology of the University of Ibadan or of other Universities recognized by Senate.

(ii)  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant earth, physical and applied sciences of the University of Ibadan or other institutions recognized by Senate.

(3) Degrees of Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy with research areas in all fields of specialization and options.

(i) Petrology/Structural Geology

(ii) Applied Geochemistry

(iii) Geochemistry/Soil Mineralogy

(iv) Quaternary Geology

(v) Economic Geology/Industrial Mineralogy

(x) Micropalaeontology/Biostratigraphy

(xi) Petroleum Geology/Sedimentology

(xii) Engineering Geology/ Hydrogeology

(xiii) Applied Geophysics

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the M. Phil., M.Phil../PhD. Programmes shall satisfy the conditions as stipulated in the General Regulations of the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, for example, candidates must:

(i) Hold a Master’s Degree in Geology or relevant discipline of the University of Ibadan or other Universities approved by Senate;

(ii) Attain a specified level of performance in the Master of Science, Degree of the University of Ibadan.