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HOME ADMISSIONS Predegree Cert. & Diploma Undergraduate Postgraduate Sandwich Distance Education International ACADEMICS CAMPUS LIFE ADMINISTRATION ALUMNI INFO & NEWS	FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY. He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K. He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola. More>> FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number. More>> TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria. More>> SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola. More>> CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date. More>> GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University. More>> STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding. More>> ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University More>> OTHER MAJOR HEADLINES FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER FUTYNEWS GET NEW EDITORIAL BOARD ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FUTY FUTY VICE CHANCELLOR PAYS COURTESY CALL TO GOVERNOR NYAKO AND SENATOR JUBRIL AMINU DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED STAMP DUTIES ACT: NIPOST SOLICITS FOR VCs SUPPORT RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRAYS FOR THE VICE CHANCELLOR UNIMAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES VICE CHANCELLOR UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE For more news on FUTY Click Here Ph.D. PROGRAMME IN ( CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, BIOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, GEOGRAPHY) EDUCATION Staff \| Philosophy \| Requirements \| Courses \| Specialization \| Prospects \| Contact PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES The Ph.D. Programme in Chemistry/Biology/Geography/Physics/Maths Education is designed to train M.Ed/M.Tech.(Ed.) graduates to acquire further advanced skills in one or more areas of Science Education thereby producing professionals who are competent in identifying problems and conducting research in various aspects of modern Science teaching. SCOPE OF PROGRAMME The Ph.D. Programme is by research (Thesis). The candidate will be expected to cover a specific area of interest in Science education during the period of study. This will however depend on his area of specialisation. Candidates will be expected to carry out thorough research works in Chemistry/Biology/Geography Education in an attempt to familiarise themselves with current problems in the teaching of these subjects. COURSE DURATION Full time Ph.D. Candidates are required to spend a minimum of 24 months Part-time Ph.D candidates are required to spend a minimum of 48 Months MODE OF STUDY Ph.D. Programme in any of the above options will involve a comprehensive research work that will be presented as a thesis to a panel of examiners. Candidates with deficiencies would be expected to audit some courses in education to make up for such deficiencies. SEMINAR AND THESIS These are essential components of the Ph.D. programme. Candidates through these media would be expected to demonstrate mastery of their areas of Specialisation and show evidence of original contribution to knowledge. back to top ENTRY / GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS All candidates for the Ph.D. must satisfy the Postgraduate school requirements for admission. That not - withstanding candidates must have passed the M.Ed/M.Tech (Ed) Chemistry/Biology/Geography/Mathematics/Physics from Federal University of Technology, Yola OR other recognised Universities. Candidates with an M.Ed. Science Education from any other recognised Universities are qualified for admission. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In order to quality for the award of Ph.D degree canadidate must fulfill the following requirements. 7.1 Pass written examinationas on course works where prescribed. 7.2 Defend Ph.D proposal before embarking on Ph.D research 7.3 Carry out publishable Ph.D research works. 7.4 Present Ph.D seminar on the works carried out. 7.5 Defend Ph.D Thesis before a panel of examiners as provided in PG guidelines. JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates of this programmes could work in the following institutions: 1. Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics as Lecturers 2. Research Institutes as Lecturers or research fellows. 3. Public Services. back to top AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION The areas of specialisation in the Ph.D. Programme include: - Chemitry Education - Physics Education - Biology Education - Mathematics Education - Geography Education. STAFFING 1 Prof.(Mrs.) R.E.Uyanga Ph.D. Ed.Admin/Biol.Ed. Prof. 2 Dr.Isa Ochepa (ATBU,Bauchi) Ph.D. Maths Ed. Senior Lect. 3 Prof. C.T.O. Akimmade (UniJos) Ph.D. Science Educ. Professor 4 Prof. J.C. Ododo Ph.D. Physics Professor 5 Dr. E.U.U Akpan, ( UniJos) Ph.D. Chem. Educ. Assoc.Prof. 6. Prof. J.T. Uyanga Ph.D Urban & Reg.Plan. Prof. 7. Dr.A.A. Adebayo Ph.D Geog. Snr. Lect. 8. Dr. (Mrs.) C.O..Eromosele Ph.D Poly.Chem. Senior Lecturer 9. Mrs.J.M. Ndagana M.Phil.Educ. “ “ 10. Mal. A.S. Mohammed M.Sc. Maths Lecturer I 11. MR. I.H.F Andenyang M.Sc. Chem. Senior Lecturer NOTE * * Part-time Lecturers FACILITIES All facilities in the respective Departments of specialisation are at students disposal. The University Library is equally available for use, likewise the University Counselling unit. CONTACT For more information please contact us on the following: Telephone: +234 703 2232 010 Email: spgs@futy.edu.ng, spgsfuty@gmail.com Website: http://www.futy.edu.ng/admission/spgs.htm back to top back to School of Postgraduate	Our Postgraduate students are research students. Having this in mind, we make available every facility required for condusive research at their disposal