The College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS), Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, has announced the commencement of applications for admission into its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The University has published the list of available programmes, detailed entry requirements for each option, and a clear online application procedure. Prospective candidates are advised to follow the stated guidelines strictly.

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Available Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

Admission is open into the following PGD programmes:
    •    Community Health Education (PGDCHE)
    •    Environmental Health (PGDEH)
    •    Information Management (PGDIM)
    •    Sports Management and Coaching (PGDMC)
    •    Procurement
    •    Security and Strategic Studies
    •    Professional Diploma in Procurement
    •    Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

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Entry Requirements By Programme

PGDCHE (Community Health Education)
Applicants must satisfy one of the following:
    •    A Bachelor’s degree in Community Health or a relevant science-based discipline such as Public Health, Microbiology, Parasitology, Entomology, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics from a recognised university; OR
    •    An Upper Credit HND from a recognised institution in a public health-related discipline, plus a minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in an executive or supervisory role within the healthcare sector.

In addition, candidates must possess O’Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science.

Duration: Two (2) semesters.

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PGDIM (Information Management)
Eligible candidates include holders of:
    •    Third Class degree in Library Science
    •    Degree in any discipline
    •    HND in any discipline

All applicants must have satisfied the relevant O’Level requirements.

Duration: Two (2) semesters.

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PGDMC (Sports Management And Coaching)
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
    1.    An honours degree in Human Kinetics and Health Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
    2.    An honours degree in a relevant science discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognised university.
    3.    A Third Class honours degree in Human Kinetics and Health Education with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Candidates may be subjected to a screening test and/or interview. All applicants must meet the SSCE and university matriculation requirements and present evidence of NYSC discharge, exemption, or exclusion certificate.

Duration: Two (2) semesters.

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PGDE (Postgraduate Diploma In Education)
    •    Degree in any discipline
    •    HND in any discipline

Duration: Two (2) semesters.

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Programme Locations

PGD programmes are offered only at:
    •    FUDMA Main Campus
    •    Kano Study Centre

Applicants are advised to select their preferred study location carefully during application.

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Application Procedure

The application fee for all PGD programmes is Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000) only and is non-refundable.

Step 1: Account Creation
Applicants should register on the FUDMA CPCS application portal using a valid email address and phone number.

Step 2: Invoice Generation And Payment
After login, candidates are to generate an invoice and make payment through the approved payment channels.

Step 3: Payment Verification
Following successful payment, applicants must return to the portal to verify the transaction.

Step 4: Email Confirmation
Application guidelines and password creation instructions will be sent to the registered email address.

Step 5: Form Completion And Upload
Candidates should log in, complete the application form accurately, and upload a recent passport photograph. Applicants can thereafter monitor their admission status on the portal.

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Enquiries

For further clarification, prospective applicants may contact:
    •    08037488125
    •    09062171719
    •    07030427546

If you qualify, don’t overthink it—apply properly, follow the steps carefully, and get it done.