List of NUC Approved Courses in Novena University

The NUC approved courses in Novena University is to meet the yearnings and aspirations of all candidates seeking for admission. Novena University is located in Amai Delta State Nigeria and was established in 2005.

Admission into the Novena University is open to all irrespective of religion, ethnic group, gender, creed and disability. Those who meet the requirements for admission will be subjected to interview to be conducted by the University. Prospective students would need to satisfy the following general requirements before they are offered admission into the Novena University.

All admissions into the Novena University are through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

For admission through 100 level (UME), candidates for Novena University must:

i. Obtain five(5) credits at SSCE (or equivalent) in relevant subjects at not more than 2 sitings;

ii. Score a minimum of 160 points in UME in relevant subjects.

iii. For admission to 200 level (direct entry), candidates should (in addition to SSCE credits as in (a) in above), obtain at least two (2) A level (or its equivalent) passes in relevant subjects, or posses NCE, OND or ATS with credit passes, or posses a good first degree in another field as the case may be.

iv. Credit passes in both English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for admission into any course in the University.

v. In addition to the above general requirements, prospective students must satisfy college/department

List of NUC Approved Courses in Novena University

  1. Department of Computer Science running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D.
  2. Department of Software Engineering
  3. Department of Cyber Security
  4. Department of Telecommunications Technology
  5. Department of Information Systems
  6. Department of Information Technology
  7. Department of Anatomy running B.Sc. Anatomy
  8. Department of Pharmacology running B.Sc. Pharmacology
  9. Department of Physiology running B.Sc. Physiology
  10. Department of Biochemistry running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Biochemistry,
  11. Department of Accounting and Finance running: B.Sc. Accounting and B.Sc. Banking and Finance
  12. Department of Business Administration running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Business Administration and Marketing
  13. Department of Economics running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Economics specialising in + Econometrics + Monetary Economics + Labour and Industrial Economics
  14. Department of Political Science running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Political Science + Public Administration + International Relations and Strategic Studies
  15. Department of Mass Communication running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Mass Communication
  16. Department of Intelligence and Security Studies running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Intelligence and Security Studies specialising in + Cyber Crime and Information Systems + Global Security, Terrorism and Policing + Criminology and Security Studies + Defence and Strategic Studies + Criminal Intelligence and Policing + Fraud and Investigations
  17. Department of Energy and Petroleum Studies running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in + Petroleum Refining and Production + Oil and Gas Technology + Geology and Petroleum Studies + Environmental Management
  18. Department of Biological Sciences running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in + Microbiology + Biomedical Science + Environmental Microbiology
  19. School of Medicine running Medicine And Surgery – MBBS
  20. School of Dentistry running Bachelor of Dental Surgery – BDS
  21. School of Pharmacy running Doctor of Pharmacy – Pharm.D
  22. School of Optometry running Doctor of Optometry – O.D.
  23. School of Nursing running B.N.Sc. Nursing Science
  24. Department of Medical Laboratory Science running B.M.L.S. Medical Laboratory Science
  25. Department of Public and Community Health running B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D. in Public and Community Health specializing in + Public Health + Community Health + Environmental Health + Primary Healthcare + Epidemiology + Biostatistics + Health and Safety Management + Health Information System

Post Graduate Courses in Novena University

The Post Graduate Courses in Novena University consists of four (4) Departments and these departments includes:

1. Intelligence and Security Studies

M.Sc. and PGD in the following specializations:

  • Intelligence & Security Studies;
  • Cyber Crime & Information Security;
  • Criminal Intelligence & Policing;
  • Criminology & Crime Management;
  • Forensics & Investigation;
  • Global Security & Terrorism;
  • Defence & Strategic Studies;
  • Sociology & Criminology.
  • Disaster Management
  • Maritime Security and Safety

2. Business Administration

i. MBA in the following specializations:

  • Accounting;
  • Management;
  • Marketing;
  • Finance;
  • Oil & Gas Management;
  • Information Technology Management

ii. M.Sc. & PGD in the following specializations:

  • Management;
  • Marketing;
  • Oil & Gas Management;
  • Business Information Systems;
  • Telecommunications & Information Systems Management;
  • Information Technology Management.

3. Biological Sciences

M.Sc. & PGD in the following specializations:

  • Environmental & Public Health Microbiology;
  • Food & Industrial Microbiology;
  • Medical Microbiology;
  • Biomedical Sciences;
  • Microbiology;
  • Environmental Management.

4. Public Health.

i. M.Sc. & PGD in the following specializations:

  • Environmental Health;
  • Biostatistics; Primary Health Care;
  • Epidemiology;
  • Health Education;
  • Health, Safety & Disaster Management

Admission Requirements

1. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA: To be eligible into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme in the Novena University, candidates must be holders of a First Degree, HND or equivalent qualifications in relevant disciplines from any recognized University or Polytechnic.

2. M.Sc., MBA, & MPH: To be eligible for admission into the M.Sc, MBA & MPH programmes in the Novena University, candidates must be holders of a First Degree (minimum of 2nd Class Lower). PGD or equivalent certificates in relevant disciplines of Novena University or any other university.

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