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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The objectives of the postgraduate programme in Microbiology are:
- To train students in the methods of scientific enquiry for those wishing to pursue academic career in research and/or teaching.
- To train and upgrade students in the chosen field.
- 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.
- 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 Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Microbiology.
M.Phil. in Microbiology
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GEDS 901 |
Personal and Family Wholeness |
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GEDS 902 |
Advanced Statistics |
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2 |
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GEDS 911 |
Research Proposal and Writing |
2 |
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GEDS 912 |
Advanced Research Design |
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2 |
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CORE COURSES |
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MBIO 901 |
Advanced Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology |
3 |
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MBIO 903 |
MPhil Research Seminar |
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3 |
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MBIO 912 |
Advanced Microbial Physiology |
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3 |
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MBIO921 |
Advanced Christian Religion and Microbes |
3 |
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MBIO 932 |
Advanced Microbial Genetics |
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3 |
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MBIO 954 |
Advanced Medical Microbiology |
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3 |
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MBIO 9__ |
Elective |
3 |
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MBIO 890 |
MPhil Dissertation |
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Total 37 credits |
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13 |
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8 |
NOTE: Students are required to choose a minimum of one (1) unit elective course in 1st semester of the 1st year to make up total credit required for each semester as indicated in the table. Assistance from the HOD and Departmental PG Coordinator is crucially important.
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MBIO 920 |
Advanced Petroleum Microbiology |
3 |
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MBIO 941 |
Advanced Food Microbiology |
3 |
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MBIO 940 |
Advanced Epidemiology |
3 |
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MBIO 951 |
Advanced Pharmaceutical Microbiology |
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MBIO 950 |
Advanced Fermentation Technology |
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MBIO 961 |
Advanced Environmental Microbiology |
3 |
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Admissions Requirements
a) Admission requirements
The programme is open to candidates in Microbiology or related fields from Babcock University and any other university approved by the University Senate with an average score of 50 to 54.99% or CGPA of 3.0 and above in their coursework are also eligible for admission.
- 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 M.Phil will be required to complete four semesters of coursework in areas related to the focus of their M.Phil. programme including dissertation.
Coursework for the M.Phil. shall amount to 29 credits, and the dissertation shall amount to 8 credits, for a total of 37 credits (minimum). The minimum CGPA for graduation shall be 4.0 on a 5-point scale.
M.Phil Dissertation - 8 Units
Seminar - 3 Units
Core Courses - 15 Units
General Courses - 8 Units
Electives - 3 Units
Total - 37 Units
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Doctorate (Ph.D)
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Masters
If the M.Sc (or MA) level of proficiency is between 50% and 54% (or 3.00-3.49 CGPA on 5-point grade average), the applicant may be granted admission to the corresponding M.Phil, in which the minimum level of proficiency (60%) must be attained.
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Postgraduate Diploma
If the M.Sc (or MA) level of proficiency is between 50% and 54% (or 3.00-3.49 CGPA on 5-point grade average), the applicant may be granted admission to the corresponding M.Phil, in which the minimum level of proficiency (60%) must be attained.
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