please I need ur applicable advice I presently confused I don't know what to do with my 2nd class lower (2.2) in Bsc Mathematics....can I go for a masters program and which of the Nigerian universities can take me...I have strong interest for UNN, Unizik, OAU, or even FUTO.. please which of them can take me? thanks 4 ur answers

No! That is a third class! You need a minimum of 2.5 to get there. For you to do masters you must first enrol for Postgraduate diploma (PGD) in mathematics to cover for your deficiencies. No universities will accept you for M.Sc with that grade

It depends on your GP if your 2.2 is up 3.0 and above you can do your masters in any of the listed university, but if below 3.0 go for PG and masters.

2.2 as in class of grade or 2.2 as final cumulative grade point average?
If it is 2.2 grade , YES you can go for MSC direct in any university of your choice in naija. 2.2 CGPA can't

Op not everybody understand this 2.2 issh.

Is it that your CGPA is 2.2 or you graduated with a second class lower which some people still refer to as 2.2.

If you meant the former, no way out. But if na the latter ther are criteria you should meet.

Your CGPA has to be above 3.0/5.0 or equivalent.

igeolink:
please I need ur applicable advice I presently confused I don't know what to do with my 2.2 in Bsc Mathematics....can I go for a masters program and which of the Nigerian universities can take me...I have strong interest for UNN, Unizik, OAU, or even FUTO.. please which of them can take me? thanks 4 ur answers

if even you have third class,the system we operate affords you a chance to move ahead.
the only thing is you have to know the admission requirements of the school pg.
some school are strict for m.Phil and m.sc (academics)
but 2-2 is allowed by some institution by first undergoing PGD or allow a qualifying exam with a no of years for inside staff at the m.sc
just inquire at the school.

olamibobo:
2.2 as in class of grade or 2.2 as final cumulative grade point average?
If it is 2.2 grade , YES you can go for MSC direct in any university of your choice in naija. 2.2 CGPA can't

this is confirm information

baralatie:

this is confirm information

Says who sir? What the Op is asking is that can he go for MSC direct with 2.2?
Then what 2.2 was the OP referring to? 2.2 as in second class lower division or 2.2 CGPA? We all know he can still further but if is 2.2 CG PA he can't start with MSC direct. Even the so called mushroom universities in naija will not give him admission for MSC. Little did u knw that most big universities don't ve PGD and MPhil class again except the so called mushroom universities. If it is 2.2 Second class lower then he should be the one to choose where to study.

olamibobo:

Says who sir? What the Op is asking is that can he go for MSC direct with 2.2?
Then what 2.2 was the OP referring to? 2.2 as in second class lower division or 2.2 CGPA? We all know he can still further but if is 2.2 CG PA he can't start with MSC direct. Even the so called mushroom universities in naija will not give him admission for MSC. Little did u knw that most big universities don't ve PGD and MPhil class again except the so called mushroom universities. If it is 2.2 Second class lower then he should be the one to choose where to study.

Unilag has PGD and runs m.Phil by application for admission!

2:2 that's second class lower degree.now there is stronger 2:2 which is a cgpa of 3:0 to 3:50 and weak 2:2 which is 2:90 and bellow.no higher institution will give you direct masters if you cgpa is bellow 3:0 you have to go for a pgd it's a rule by NUC so don't even think about going to a mushroom institution to do it you will regret it

baralatie:

Unilag has PGD and runs m.Phil by application for admission!

OK sir. OAU,UI, FUTA and some universities have stop such programmes. It depends on the university board of studies sincerely it is just a way of generating internal revenues for the university. But please don't fall into such a class of qualification if u are interested in academics.

olamibobo:

OK sir. OAU,UI, FUTA and some universities have stop such programmes. It depends on the university board of studies sincerely it is just a way of generating internal revenues for the university. But please don'tok fall into such a class of qualification if u are interested in academics.

OK!

kuuljay:
2:2 that's second class lower degree.now there is stronger 2:2 which is a cgpa of 3:0 to 3:50 and weak 2:2 which is 2:90 and bellow.no higher institution will give you direct masters if you cgpa is bellow 3:0 you have to go for a pgd it's a rule by NUC so don't even think about going to a mushroom institution to do it you will regret it

Oga kuuljay: 3.50 is not lower division. Lower starts from 2.50-3.49. It is not in any NUC rule sir that u must ve a "strong" lower division to do Msc , It is the postgraduate school in these universities that decides on what to use.Authoritatively am telling you that PGD and MPhil will soon be a programme of the past in Nigeria universities. It is not a good programme as academics is concerned. U only find it in profit and IGR oriented universities.

olamibobo:

Oga kuuljay: 3.50 is not lower division. Lower starts from 2.50-3.49. It is not in any NUC rule sir that u must ve a "strong" lower division to do Msc , It is the postgraduate school in these universities that decides on what to use.Authoritatively am telling you that PGD and MPhil will soon be a programme of the past in Nigeria universities. It is not a good programme as academics is concerned. U only find it in profit and IGR oriented universities.

yes thanks for the correction so clarify me more by pointing any institution that will offer you msc admission with a cgpa of 2.50

Most of Nigeria Universities accept 2:2 Second class lower for MSC.
Unilorin Requirements .
Applicants for the academic Master degree programmes who are graduates of the University of Ilorin and other recognized Universities, must have a minimum of Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and must be applying for programmes in which they have their first degrees. However, applicants with Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and
those with higher classes of degrees seeking admissions into programmes outside those in which they have their first degrees may be admitted provided they satisfy Senate in a qualifying examination to be conducted. The least class of Degree for all academic programme applicants is Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division). Regardless of the institution where the Bachelor’s degree is obtained, ALL candidates shall apply early for their official Bachelor’s degree academic transcript to be sent to the Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, before the expiration of the stated deadline.

OAU Requirements

A general requirement for admission is a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Letters, Philosophy or Science or an acceptable equivalent from an approved University. An academic standing of a minimum of second class lower division or a grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission to Masters degrees: a second class upper division for MPhil: and an MPhil or Master’s degree with research thesis in appropriate field and at least 60% (B+) weighted average in the Masters coursework for admission to Doctorate degree.
UI Requirements

olawalepopoola:
No! That is a third class! You need a minimum of 2.5 to get there. For you to do masters you must first enrol for Postgraduate diploma (PGD) in mathematics to cover for your deficiencies. No universities will accept you for M.Sc with that grade

thanks ....I actually mean 2nd class lower

olamibobo:
2.2 as in class of grade or 2.2 as final cumulative grade point average?
If it is 2.2 grade , YES you can go for MSC direct in any university of your choice in naija. 2.2 CGPA can't

I finished with a CGPA of 3.32...that's 2nd class lower division

kennydee05:
Most of Nigeria Universities accept 2:2 Second class lower for MSC.
Unilorin Requirements .
Applicants for the academic Master degree programmes who are graduates of the University of Ilorin and other recognized Universities, must have a minimum of Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and must be applying for programmes in which they have their first degrees. However, applicants with Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and
those with higher classes of degrees seeking admissions into programmes outside those in which they have their first degrees may be admitted provided they satisfy Senate in a qualifying examination to be conducted. The least class of Degree for all academic programme applicants is Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division). Regardless of the institution where the Bachelor’s degree is obtained, ALL candidates shall apply early for their official Bachelor’s degree academic transcript to be sent to the Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, before the expiration of the stated deadline.

OAU Requirements

A general requirement for admission is a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Letters, Philosophy or Science or an acceptable equivalent from an approved University. An academic standing of a minimum of second class lower division or a grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission to Masters degrees: a second class upper division for MPhil: and an MPhil or Master’s degree with research thesis in appropriate field and at least 60% (B+) weighted average in the Masters coursework for admission to Doctorate degree.

Wow thanks...this is very informative

igeolink:

Wow thanks...this is very informative

90% of Nigeria Universities accept 2:2 for MSC just. Just few out of this percentage will conduct special test for the 2:2 before giving admission.
With 3.0 CGPA on a scale of 5 will guarantee u 70% chance if being admitted for MSC in any Nigeria Universities

kuuljay:
2:2 that's second class lower degree.now there is stronger 2:2 which is a cgpa of 3:0 to 3:50 and weak 2:2 which is 2:90 and bellow.no higher institution will give you direct masters if you cgpa is bellow 3:0 you have to go for a pgd it's a rule by NUC so don't even think about going to a mushroom institution to do it you will regret it

My is Above 3.0

igeolink:
My is Above 3.0

then you are qualified bro just go ahead

Most of Nigerian universities accept 2nd Class Lower, but you Still need to contact the university of your choice to get their requirements.

Most of them only require you to undergo PGD if your first degree is 3rd Class.

If you base your choice on the comments you read here, you might get more Confused.

And you know why more than 80% of Nigerian universities would take you for MSc without PGD?

2nd Class Lower in Mathematics is respected than most 2nd Class upper in some courses.

kennydee05:
Most of Nigeria Universities accept 2:2 Second class lower for MSC.
Unilorin Requirements .
Applicants for the academic Master degree programmes who are graduates of the University of Ilorin and other recognized Universities, must have a minimum of Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and must be applying for programmes in which they have their first degrees. However, applicants with Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) and
those with higher classes of degrees seeking admissions into programmes outside those in which they have their first degrees may be admitted provided they satisfy Senate in a qualifying examination to be conducted. The least class of Degree for all academic programme applicants is Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division). Regardless of the institution where the Bachelor’s degree is obtained, ALL candidates shall apply early for their official Bachelor’s degree academic transcript to be sent to the Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, before the expiration of the stated deadline.

OAU Requirements

A general requirement for admission is a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Letters, Philosophy or Science or an acceptable equivalent from an approved University. An academic standing of a minimum of second class lower division or a grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission to Masters degrees: a second class upper division for MPhil: and an MPhil or Master’s degree with research thesis in appropriate field and at least 60% (B+) weighted average in the Masters coursework for admission to Doctorate degree.
UI Requirements

Now my hope is re-energized

kuuljay:
then you are qualified bro just go ahead

oh thanks bro

igeolink:
please I need ur applicable advice I presently confused I don't know what to do with my 2nd class lower (2.2) in Bsc Mathematics....can I go for a masters program and which of the Nigerian universities can take me...I have strong interest for UNN, Unizik, OAU, or even FUTO.. please which of them can take me? thanks 4 ur answers

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