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.

1. To train and upgrade students in the chosen field.

1. 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.

1. 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 the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.).

M.Sc. Microbiology
This programme is designed to last for Three Semesters

a)         Admission Requirements
(i)    Admission is open to candidates who hold Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology of Babcock University or other approved universities with at least a Second Class Lower division. Other bachelor’s degree holders with a minimum of a second class lower in related courses such as Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Nutrition, Food Science and Biotechnology may apply, provided such candidates offered relevant courses in Microbiology and passed them at the undergraduate level.
(ii)  A candidate with Higher National Diploma may apply, provided such a
candidate took relevant courses in Microbiology and in addition, possesses a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field.

1. A candidate may be required to undergo a selection process, that is, a candidate without background in Microbiology may be required to remedy and audit some courses at the lower levels.
2. Other details relating to admission requirements are as given in the General Regulations of the College of Postgraduate Studies.

b)         Graduation requirements
To obtain the M.Sc. in Microbiology, a candidate must take and pass a minimum of 46 units of courses made up as follows:

1. 4 units of general education requirements
2. 27 units of compulsory core courses at the 800 level
3. 9 units of elective courses
4. 6 units of Dissertation

COURSE CONTENT FOR MSC MICROBIOLOGY

NOTES:

1. Each student is to select two (2) elective courses in the first semester and one (1) elective course in the second semester to make up total course load required for each semester as indicated in the table. Assistance from the HOD and Departmental PG Coordinator is crucial so as to ensure selecting the right combination of electives.
2. Research topics in connection with the dissertation are expected to be concluded by the end of the 1st semester.