Academic Programs

(i) University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates who wish to enroll for courses leading to a degree in Statistics must satisfy the University and Faculty of Science requirements for admission. Indeed, such candidates must normally possess the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent, with O’level credits in at least five subjects which must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Biology.

(ii) Direct Entry (DE) Admission Requirements

Candidates who wish to enter by Direct Entry must, in addition to the above requirements for UTME candidates:

• Ordinary National Diploma (OND) and Higher National Diploma (HND): have upper credit in relevant disciplines from reputable institutions. Such candidates, if admitted, may be exempted from some appropriate courses.
• A/Level Subjects: have good passes in Mathematics and any other science subject at the G.C.E. Advanced Level or its equivalents. Such candidates, if admitted, may be exempted from some appropriate courses.

Postgraduate

The graduate programme in Statistics aims at meeting the increasing demands for experts in Statistics in Government, commercial, industrial, teaching and research institutions. The programme is divided into two options, A and B. Option A (Mathematical Statistics) is designed for students with strong Mathematical background while Option B (Applied Statistics) is for those with less Mathematical preparation, especially from fields other than Mathematics and statistics such as Economics, Demography and Agriculture. The theoretical aspects (Option A) are designed for those candidates who may wish to pursue a career in teaching and research, while the applied aspect of the Statistics programme seeks to develop competence in data analysis by emphasizing the use of both exploratory and confirmatory methods as well as the use of the computer for data handling and analysis. Students are urged to acquire some familiarity with a programming language such as R, Python, and Matlab as soon as possible. Students will be taught to analyze data from the Biological, Physical and Social Sciences.

M.Sc. Statistics

Duration

Four Semesters (Full-time) or a Six Semesters (Part-time)

Options

M.Sc. Statistics (Mathematical Statistics)

M.Sc. Statistics (Applied Statistics)

Entry Requirements

• A candidate with a minimum of Second Class Honours degree in Statistics from the Obafemi Awolowo University or a recognized University may be admitted into the programme. A candidate with a good honour degree in Physics or Engineering or Mathematics/Education may also be admitted. A candidate may, on the advice of the Chairman Graduate programme Committee (Statistics Department), have to take some 400 level courses if he or she is deficient in those courses.

M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) Statistics

Duration

Four Semesters (Full-time) or a Six Semesters (Part-time)

Entry Requirements

• The M.Phil. Statistics programme is intended for candidates who do not meet the minimum 60% requirement for direct admission into the Ph.D. programme but have demonstrated sufficient academic and research potential for advanced training. Applicants must therefore possess a Master’s degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline from Obafemi Awolowo University or equivalent, with a minimum weighted average score of 55%.

Ph.D. Statistics

Duration

Three Years (or a five-year part-time)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must possess a relevant Master’s degree from Obafemi Awolowo University or equivalent, with a minimum weighted average score of 60%.

Professional Degree Programme

MAS (Master in Actuarial Science)

Duration

Three Semesters