- Department of Microbiology @Faculty of Life Sciences
The postgraduate programmes in the Department offer opportunities for Master Degree (MSc), Doctorate Degree (PhD) as well as Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM). The following fields are available for the MSc and Ph.D programmes:
Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM). The admission requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM) are as follows
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM 681 | Introductory General Microbiology_I | 3 |
| PGDM 683 | Basic Biochemistry | 3 |
| PGDM 685 | Introductory Microbial Physiology and Metabolism | 2 |
| PGDM 687 | Introductory MicrobialGenetics | 2 |
| PGDM 689 | Introductory Sterilization and Disinfection | 2 |
| PGDM 691 | Biostatistics | 2 |
| BPGDM 682 | Introductory General Microbiology II | 2 |
| PGDM 684 | Applied Microbiology II (Medical/Environmental Option) | 3 |
| PGDM 688 | Introductory Microbial Biotechnology | 1 |
| PGDM 600 | Project/Seminars | 9 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
All M.Sc. candidates must register at least 30 credit units of courses, seminar and research
All candidates for MSc. Programmes are expected to take the core courses as recommended. MSc. candidates are to take in addition at least four courses as electives. The electives are grouped below based on the area of research.
Master of Science (MSc) in Microbiology The admission requirement for MSc in Microbiology is a first or second class honors degree in Microbiology from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University. All M.Sc students are required to take postgraduate courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| MICR 701 | Advanced General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 702 | Advanced Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MICR 703 | Research Methods & Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 704 | Seminar | 3 |
| MICR 705 | Advanced Microbial Physiology & Metabolism | 3 |
| MICR 700 | Research Thesis | 12 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
All PhD. candidates should register the prescribed courses, seminar and research.
All candidates for Ph.D. Programmes are expected to take the core courses as recommended. Ph.D. candidate is deficient in the area of research, MSc. core and elective courses should be taken to improve the knowledge of the research area. The electives are grouped below based on the area of research.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology The admission requirement for PhD in Microbiology is MSc degree in Microbiology from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University. The PhD programme is by research and course work where necessary.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| MICR 700 | Research Thesis | 12 |
| MICR 704 | Seminar | 3 |
| MICR 702 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| VMPH 801 | Biometry | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| MICR 708 | Advanced Food Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 709 | Advanced Industrial Processes,Fermentation and Transformations | 3 |
| MICR 712 | Advanced Soil Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 713 | Aquatic Microbiology | 3 |
| VMPH 702 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| VMPH 801 | Biometry | 3 |
| BCHM 705 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| BCHM 711 | Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
Relevant courses from other Departments/Faculties such as Medicine, Vet. Medicine, Pharmaceutical sciences, Engineering and Agriculture can also be taken.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICR 706 | Advanced Medical Bacteriology | 3 | ||
| MICR 707 | Immunology and Immunobiology | 3 | ||
| MICR 710 | Advanced Medical Mycology | 3 | ||
| MICR 711 | Advanced Medical Parasitology | 3 | ||
| MICR 714 | Advanced Virology | 3 | ||
| VMPH 702 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 | ||
| VMPH 801 | Biometry | 3 | ||
| VMPH 705 | Zoonosis | 3 | ||
| VMPH 716 | Molecular Epidemiology | 3 | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Semester |
>> Relevant courses from other Departments in the University can also be taken.
>> All courses with odd number codes are first semester courses while those with even number codes are second semester courses.
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