M.Phil./Ph.D. Microbiology

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology

M.Phil./Ph.D. Microbiology

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
Bolanle K. Saliu	Reader & Ag Head of Department B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Food and Industrial Microbiology; Microbial Biotechnology
G.P. Oyeyiola	Professor B.Sc. (Maiduguri); M.Sc. (Ibadan); M.Phil. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (BUK, Kano)	Food Microbiology; Environmental Microbiology
O.M. Kolawole	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Medical Microbiology; Environmental Microbiology
Patricia F. Omojasola	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Food and Industrial Microbiology; Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Risikat N. Ahmed	Reader B.Sc. (BUK, Kano); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Pharmaceutical Microbiology; Microbial Physiology
I.O. Sule	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Environmental Microbiology
T.O. Agbabiaka	Reader   B.Sc. (Benin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Environmental Microbiology; Antimicrobials
O.O. Adebisi	Reader   B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Lancaster)	Environmental Science; Microbial Biotechnology; Ecotoxicology
A. O. Udeze	Senior Lecturer B. Sc., M. Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Virology
Amina M. Ahmed El-Imam	Senior Lecturer B. Sc., M. Sc. (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (Nottingham)	Food and Industrial Microbiology; Biotechnology
Muinat O. Kazeem	Senior Lecturer B. Sc. (Ilorin); M. Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (UPM, Selangor)	Industrial Microbiology, Enzyme Bioprocess Technology; Microbial Biotechnology
A. K. Ajijolakewu	Senior Lecturer B. Sc., M. Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (USM, Penang)	Industrial Microbiology; Microbial Physiology; Biotechnology
D. O. Adetitun	Senior Lecturer B. Sc., M. Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Environmental Microbiology; Hydrocarbon and Molecular Microbiology
Mutiat B. Odebisi- Omokanye	Senior Lecturer B. Sc., M. Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Medical Microbiology

B. Introduction

The Department of Microbiology teaches and trains Master of Philosophy students in various aspects of Microbiology. These aspects include Industrial Microbiology, Medical and Veterinary Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Physiology, Plant Pathology, Mycology, and Microbial Biotechnology.

C. Philosophy of the Programme

The philosophy of the programme is to produce cultured graduands with trained minds in general while seeking to expose them to advanced methods in microbiology and at the same time developing them toward the possibility of progressing into Ph.D. programme in their area of specialization.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim is to train students to acquire academic excellence and competence in various aspects of Microbiology for a career in research and teaching in higher institution of learning.

The objectives are to:

1. train students to develop confidence in appreciating and solving problems in general;
2. developing self confidence in handling problems with minimal or no supervision;
3. build students‘ capacity to fit into the appropriate level of manpower to which their qualification will allow them in various employment opportunities available to microbiologists;
4. produce skilled microbiologists that can be self-employed and possibly employer of labour; and
5. train students to be able to progress into Ph.D. degree training without difficulty.

E. Admission Requirements

1. Candidates with M.Sc. in Microbiology of the University of Ilorin or any other approved University who has achieved between 55–59.99% weighted point average in their M.Sc. degree programme.
2. In addition, candidates must also have a minimum of five (5) Credits in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and English language at SSCE, GCE, NABTEB or NECO, at not more than two sittings.

F. Duration of Programme

Full Time: 12 months.

G. Detailed Course Description

Courses                                                                                                          Credits

*SCI 801        Management and Entrepreneurship                                        2 Credits C

*SCI 802        ICT and Research Methodology                                             2 Credits C

MCB 899        Dissertation                                                                            9 Credits

Original research project on a topic approved by the Head of Department. 405h (P); C

*Students who have not done the above courses at any postgraduate level are mandated to register for them in this programme.

H. Requirements for Conversion to Ph.D./Graduation

Candidates must present two seminars before conversion to Ph.D./graduation. The seminar to be presented will be assessed by a team of Examiners comprising the Head of Department as the Chief Examiner, Internal Examiner from related Department, Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator and the Supervisor. Candidates whose average score is not less than 60% will be allowed to convert from M.Phil. to Ph.D. programme and continue in their chosen area of specialization. However, candidates whose average score is less than 60% will not be allowed to proceed to Ph.D. programme but will be awarded Masters of Philosophy degree on submission of hard copies of their dissertation.

I. Summary

Core courses: MCB 899 (6); *SCI 801 (3); *SCI 802 (3)

*If not taken earlier