M.Phil./Ph. D. Geology

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Geology

M.Phil./Ph. D. Geology

A. List of Academic Staff

NAME	STATUS AND QUALIFICATION	RESEARCH INTEREST
O. A. Adekeye	Professor & Head of Department B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Paleontology, Sedimentology, Petroleum Geology, Biostratigraphy
O. O. Ige	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology
O. A. Omotoso	Reader B.Sc., (Ado-Ekiti); M.Sc., (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Medical Geology, Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology, Hydrogeochemistry
M. A. Yusuf	Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc., (Ilorin); Ph.D. (South Africa)	Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology
*W. O. Raji	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Liverpool)	Geophysics, Environmental Geology, Mineral Exploration

*Lecturers from other Departments

A. Introduction

The department started offering postgraduate programme in Geology (M.Sc. and Ph.D) since 1987. The programme has since matured with time and today offer teaching and research supervisions in the following areas: Geochemistry, Sedimentology, Petroleum Geology, Palynology, Biostratigraphy, Engineering Geology, Solid Mineral Exploration, Hydrogeology and Mining Geology.

B. Philosophy

Philosophy of the M. Phil programme is anchored on developing research personnel who have the ability to apply advance techniques in Geology and Mineral Sciences to solve both theory and practical problems.

C. Aim and Objectives

The primary aim of the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Geology is to enable graduates of Master of Science degree in Geology with cumulative average percentage score between 55.00-59.90% to upgrade their knowledge and prepare for doctoral degree.

D. Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the programme must possess the Master of Science degree in Geology with a minimum cumulative average percentage score of 55.00%. Special consideration would be given to applicants with M.Sc. in Geology or related fields who have obtained an average score of 55.0% to 59.9% in the M.Sc. programme.

E. Duration of the Programme

The duration of Master of Philosophy in Geology shall be a minimum of twelve (12) calendar months for full-time students and twenty four to thirty six (24-36) calendar months for part-time students.

F. Probable Courses students may be required to take.

No courses to be offered

G. Details Course List: Not applicable.

• Requirements for Graduation

The Master of Philosophy programme shall be based on research only. The degree shall be awarded on the basis of successful defence of a thesis resulting from original independent research.

I. Summary

The programme is 1000% research based.