M.Phil./Ph.D. Chemistry

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

M.Phil./Ph.D. Chemistry

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
O. S. Oguntoye	Professor & Head of Department B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Bio-organic Chemistry and synthesis
J. A. Obaleye	Professor B.Sc. (Tennessee); Ph.D. (Texas)	Inorganic Chemistry/Metal-Drugs Complexes, Syntheses, Characterisation, Catalytic and Antimicrobial Studies
U. B. Eke	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Ligand Design, Synthetic Organometallic Chemistry, Structural Chemistry
N. Abdus- Salam	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Environmental/ Analytical Chemistry, Process development, Environmental Monitoring and
A. C. Telia	Professor B.Sc. (Lagos); M.Sc., Ph. D. (Ilorin)	Inorganic, Solid state and Material Chemistry, X-ray Crystallography, Metal-organic Frameworks
L. A. Usman	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso)	Natural Products, Essential oil Synthesis
Modinah    A.    O. Abdul Raheem	Professor B.Sc., PGDE, M.Sc., (Ibadan); Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Environmental/Physical Chemistry
Amudat Lawal	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry
O. M Ameen	Reader B.Sc. (BUK, Kano); M.Sc., Ph.D.	Natural Product Chemistry
S. O. Owalude	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Kinetics and Mechanisms of catalysed reactions, Ligand Design, Synthetic Organometallic Chemistry, Structural Chemistry
Haleemat I. Adegoke	Reader B.Sc. (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Analytical and Material Chemistry
O. Atolani	Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc. Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Natural Products Chemistry
O. K. Yusuff	Senior Lecturer B.Tech (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso);	Bio-physical/ Computational, conformation transition in protein

A. A. Hamid	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Natural products and organic synthetic chemistry
*F. A. Adekola	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Adv. Dip. Anal Chem, Ph.D (UPMC, Paris)	Analytical Chemistry of Industrial Processes, Hydrometallurgy, Nanomaterials Synthesis, Applications ,
*O. O. Dosunmu	Professor B.Sc. ,M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Phytochemistry, Natural Products and Food Chemistry
*Omolara O. Oluwaniyi	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Food and Nutrition Chemistry
*A. A. Baba	Professor B.Sc.(Ed.), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Analytical/Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Solid Minerals Processing
*F. O. Nwosu	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); PGDE (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Analytical/Environmental Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Corrosion Inhibition Studies

* Lecturers from other department

B. Introduction

The programme is to offer unique opportunity for the candidate, on successful completion, to convert to the Ph.D. degree programme. The programme may however terminate with M.Phil. degree as the case may be. The programme is a postgraduate qualification awarded after a Master degree and usually to a candidate that obtained, in the Master degree progamme, an average weighted percentage score less than that necessary for progression to the Ph.D. degree programme.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the development of graduates towards career advancement for research and teaching chemistry in higher institutions, conducting research in research institute and operate effectively in industries.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to encourage and motivate students to pursue advanced training in Chemistry.

Objectives:

1. being highly skilled and adequately prepared for further research work;
2. being adequately trained and able to train others at all levels of education;
3. having a good background for careers in industries, research institutes as well as in public services; and being self-employed.

E. Admission Requirements

Admission to the M.Phil./Ph. D. Programme in Chemistry is open to:

1. Five ‗O‘ Level Credits passes or their equivalents subjects including English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
2. Candidates who have obtained Cummulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.20-3.49 or weighted percentage score between 55.00% and 59.99% in the M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from University of Ilorin or any other recognised university.
3. Graduates with M.Sc. degree in Industrial Chemistry from University of Ilorin or other recognised universities, also with a CGPA of 3.20-3.49 or weighted percentage score between 55.00% and 59.00% in the M.Sc. programme.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 12 calendar months for students who convert to Ph.D. and a maximum of 24 calendar months for students who will terminate their studies at the M.Phil. Level.
2. On the expiration of the maximum duration, a candidate may apply for extension of 12 calendar months after which the programme elapses.

G. Detailed Course Description

CHM 899 Dissertation 6 Credits

Candidates will be required to carry out original research in chemistry and to submit a dissertation on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and approved by the department. 270h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

Candidates could be converted to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme provided that they score a minimum of 60% in the conversion examination after a 12 month studentship and research. A candidate that scores less than 60% will be asked to conclude the programme and will be awarded the M.Phil. Degree. The degree shall be awarded on the basis of a successful defense of a dissertation resulting from original independent research.

I. Summary of Core Courses

CHM 899 (6) (60% and above)          6 Credits