OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of the postgraduate programme in Microbiology are:

1. To train students in the methods of scientific enquiry for those wishing to pursue academic career in research and/or teaching.
2. To train and upgrade students in the chosen field.
3. To train student in faith-based scientific enquiry and encourage those wishing to pursue academic career in research and/or teaching and other relevant professions. The faith based principles will be incorporated into the course outline by individual lecturers.
4. To provide insight into modern microbiological techniques needed in the food, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, brewing and other applied disciplines.

PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy underlying the areas of specialization in the Department of Microbiology at the postgraduate level is to produce graduates imbued with an enthusiasm to take up teaching and research jobs in Microbiology within universities and other academic settings in Nigeria, Africa and the world community. By this the department hopes to contribute to curtailing the drain on the country’s external reserves through overseas training and recruitments.
The Department of Microbiology therefore offers programmes leading to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology.

a)         Admission requirements
The programme is open to candidates with M.Sc. or M. Phil degree in Microbiology from Babcock University and any other university approved by the University Senate with an average score of 60% (B and above) in their coursework are also eligible for admission.

1. Candidates with M.Sc. in related discipline may be considered for admission.
2. Candidates must satisfy all other conditions stipulated in the regulations of the department as well as the post-graduate school.

(b)        Curriculum for the Programme
Candidates for the PhD will be required to complete one year (two semesters) of coursework in areas related to the focus of their PhD programme, and then will spend a minimum of two year (four semesters) developing a doctoral thesis and carrying out research related to the attainment of the PhD.

Coursework for the PhD shall amount to 41 credits, and the thesis shall amount to 16 credits, for a total of 57 credits (minimum). The minimum CGPA for graduation shall be 4.0 on a 5-point scale.

Thesis                         -           16 Units
Core Courses              -           24 Units
General Courses         -             8 Units
Electives                     -           9 Units
Total                -           57 Units

PhD in Microbiology

NOTE: Each student is to select one (1) elective in the 1st Semester of the first year and two (2) elective courses in the 1st Semester of the second year as indicated to make up total credit required for each semester as indicated in the table. Assistance from the HOD and Departmental PG Coordinator in selecting the right combination is crucially important.