M.Sc. Anatomy

Master of Science in Anatomy

M.Sc. Anatomy

  1. List of Academic Staff
NameStatus and QualificationsResearch Interest
A. OlawepoProfessor & Head of Dept.
MB;BS (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Lagos); FMCS; FWACS
Clinical Anatomy, Physical Anthropology
O. B. AkinolaProfessor,
B.Sc (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (Ilorin)
Neuro-endocrinology
M. S. AjaoProfessor,
MB;BS (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (Wits, Johannesburg)
Neuroscience, Forensic Anthropology
B. U. EnaibeProfessor,
B.Med.Sc. (Port-Harcourt); M.Sc. (Calabar); Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife)
Developmental Neuroanatomy, Histochemistry
G. O. OmotosoProfessor,
B.Sc., MB;BS, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)
Cell and Molecular biology, Developmental Biology, Neuroscience
A. O. OyewopoProfessor,
B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (LASU, Lagos)
Reproductive Endocrinology, Ethnomedicine
A. S. AlabiReader,
B.Sc., MB;BS, M.Sc. (Ilorin), Ph.D. (Port-Harcourt)
Physical and Forensic Anthropology, Genetics
Eniola R. KadirSenior Lecturer
MB;BS (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc.(Ilorin); FMCOG; Ph.D. (Ilorin)
Reproductive Biology, Developmental Anatomy
Misturah Y. AdanaSenior Lecturer,
MB;BS, M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (KwaZulu-Natal)
Reproductive and Developmental toxicology
Suwebat B. KareemLecturer I,
MB;BS, M.Sc. (Ilorin)
Radiological Anatomy, Anthropometry
Sadiya M. GwadabeLecturer I,
MB;BS (BUK, Kano); M.Sc (Dundee)
Clinical Embryology, Assisted conception, Andrology
O. J. OlajideLecturer I,
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)
Neurobiology of diseases, Neurotoxicology, Molecular genetics
A. ImamLecturer I,
B.Sc., M.Sc.; Ph.D. (Wits, Johannesburg)
Neuroscience
Folashade S. LewuLecturer I,
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)
Neuroscience
Rukayat Jaji- SulaimonLecturer I,
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
A. IbrahimB.Sc. (Maiduguri); M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Capetown)Neuroimaging, Neurodevelopment, Cognitive Neuroscience
*W.B. YahyaProfessor,
B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Munich, Germany)
Microarray analysis, Computational Biology, Bayesian Inference, Survival analysis, Time series, Biostatistics
*J.O. AdebayoProfessor,
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)
Clinical Biochemistry, Biochemical Toxicology, Malaria Research, Phytomedicine
*M.M.B. UthmanReader,
MB;BS, MPA, MPH (Ilorin); FWACP
Occupational Health, Demography, Research ethics evidence-based health care, Environmental Health, Statistics
*H.A. AbdulraheemLecturer I,
MB;BS (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc., Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso)
Medical Biochemistry

*Lecturers from other department

B. Introduction

The programme is designed to train postgraduate students in order to obviate the acute shortage of highly trained research scientists in the field of Anatomy in Nigeria. This is to meet the dire needs for teachers and researchers of the increasing number of medical institutions that are being established in different climes, especially Nigeria.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the M.Sc. degree in Anatomy is the development of highly skilled and globally competitive professionals for teaching and research in tertiary institutions. It is also to afford qualified students the opportunity to acquire theoretical and practical expertise in both the classical and emerging fields of this discipline and to proceed seamlessly to a Doctoral degree if desired.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the M.Sc. Anatomy degree programme is to provide a solid foundation in the anatomical sciences as a basis for teaching and research. The objectives of the M.Sc. programme are to:

  1. train competent and suitably qualified graduates with first degrees in medical and allied medical sciences to enable them acquire skills to conduct independent, original and productive research on health-related problems;
  2. contribute to the training and development of members of the health team: Doctors, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Dentists, Environmental Health Officers, etc, by teaching the students the basics of medical sciences; and to become accomplished teachers to meet the requirements of teaching in the growing number of medical institutions; and
  3. ensure students develop scientific and intellectual approach to health problems for the re- invigoration of our health team.

E. Admission Requirements

The candidates are required to possess the following:

  1. O‘ level credits or its equivalents in five subjects, which include mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and English language;
  2. A first degree in Anatomy, Medicine and Surgery, Physiotherapy and Dentistry from a recognized University, with a minimum of a second class lower division. In addition, candidates are required to satisfy the Faculty and Departmental Postgraduate Board at a placement screening exercise.

F. Duration of the Programme

  1. Full time M.Sc. programme in Anatomy shall run for a minimum duration of eighteen (18) calendar months and a maximum of twenty-four (24) calendar months.
  2. Part-time M.Sc. programme in Anatomy shall run for a minimum duration of twenty-four (24) calendar months and a maximum of thirty-six (36) calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

ANA 801 Developmental Anatomy & Teratology 3 credits

Experimental embryology. Totipotency and developmental potential. Embryo manipulations. Early pregnancy science. Pattern formation, primitive streak. Growth and differentiation, homeobox genes, foetal growth factors and oncogenes. Morphogenesis, histogenesis and histo-differentiation. Principle of teratogenesis, experimental teratogenesis and mechanism of teratogenesis. Drugs and first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Common congenital anomalies, biological contraception and contragestion. Early pregnancy endocrinology and immunology. Reproductive biotechnology. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 802 Histology and Histochemistry 2 credits

Introduction to histochemistry. Histochemical tissue processing, cryotomy. Histochemistry of carbohydrates, histochemistry of proteins and lipids, histochemistry of nucleic acids, histochemistry of pigments/minerals. Enzyme histochemistry. Quantitative histochemistry, cytochemistry. Electron cytochemistry. Diagnostic histochemistry, immunohistochemistry. APUD and APUDOMAS. Clinical cytochemistry. Brain-gut peptides, biogenic amines. In situ hybridization. Cell membrane concepts, cellular organelles. Cellular biophysics.  Cellular endocrinology. Ultrastructure of developing cells. Ultrastructure of reproductive cells. Ultrastructure of renal cells. Ultrastructure of respiratory cells. Ultrastructure of the heart and blood vessels. Ultrastructure of muscle cells. Ultrastructure of the neuron. Electron micrography and stereology. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA803 Practice of Histological Techniques 2 Credits

History of histology. Review of tissue processing, fixation, staining procedures/theory. Optical microscopy, introduction to microscopy, types of optical microscopes. Electronic visualization of DNA hybrids. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 804 Regional Dissection and Laboratory Techniques 4 Credits

Dissection of cadaveric specimens through the supervision of undergraduate dissection and dissection by postgraduate students. 180h (P); C

ANA 805 Graduate Seminar 2 Credits

Each candidate shall present a seminar after a comprehensive literature review of an approved topic. 90h (P); C

ANA 806 Topographical Anatomy with Clinical Anatomy 3 credits

Introduction to clinical and applied anatomy. General principles of topographical anatomy using examples that are representative of all the regional anatomy. The regions and examples include: upper limb: brachial plexus, cubital fossa. Lower limb: femoral triangle, hernias, femoral fracture, popliteal fossa. Thorax: thoracotomies, fractured ribs. Abdomen: laparatomy, hernias, rectal surgeries and obstetric anatomy. Regional physical examination of respiratory, cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, reproductive and neurological organs. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 807 Human Genetics 2 credits

Introduction. Molecular basis of genetics/gene. Mendelism, inheritance patterns in Mendelian heredity. Multifactorial inheritance. Meiosis. chromosome studies/mapping. Mutation and mutagenesis. DNA repair, genetic diseases and treatment. Genetic counseling. Developmental genetics. Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. Radiation genetics. Transplantation genetics. Blood group genetics. Dermatoglyphics and genetics. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 808 Advanced Neuroanatomy 3 credits

Neural   growth factors, neuromodulators. Paraneurology. Neuroendocrinology. Introduction to neuropharmacology. Neuroanaesthesiology. Experimental neurosurgery. Comparative vertebrate Neuroanatomy.  Neurohistochemistry, neuroimmunohistochemistry. Coronal sections of human brain, prosencephalisation and telencephalization in human brain. Brain metabolism. Cellular and molecular neuroscience. Basic science of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 809 Radiological and Functional Anatomy 2 credits

Introduction to radiobiology and radiography. Radiation physics. Imaging modalities in anatomy, X-ray and its applications. Fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasonography, tomography. CT scan. PET, MRI and fMRI. Positions for radiological imaging. Normal flat X-ray plates. Contrast studies in radiological imaging. CT, PET and MRI in modern anatomical imaging. Osseous developmental radiobiology. Radiology and forensic science. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 810 Reproductive Biotechnology and Endocrinology 2 credits

Introduction to assisted reproductive technologies. History of assisted reproductive technologies. Sperm technologies. Oocyte technologies. In vivo fertilization. In vitro fertilization. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Xenogenous egg incubation. Stem cell and    cloning.    Oestrous    cycle. Testicular ultrastructure and steroidogenesis. Ultrastructure and functions of adenohypophysis. Ovarian histology, folliculogenesis, steroidogenesis. Adrenal ultrastructure and functions. Effects and mechanisms of reproductive hormone actions. Clinical Applications of assisted reproductive technology. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 811 Molecular Embryology and Genetic Engineering 2 credits

Introduction to molecular biology. Gene injection. Oncogenes, homeobox genes. DNA structure, gene. Reverse transcription. Retrovirology. Other enzymes in molecular biology. DNA polymorphism, DNA sequencing techniques. Southern blot, Northern blot, Western blot. Polymerase chain reaction technology. Gene cloning. Cloning-to-clinic. Recombinant DNA products. Genomics. Proteomics. Electron microscopy of DNA. Translational medicine. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 812 Anatomical Bioinformatics 1 credit

Anatomical informatics as part of health sciences informatics. Anatomical informatics as a part of bioinformatics. Introduction to computers and medical informatics. Keyboarding skills, hardware, software, operating system. Viruses and computer security. Word processing, spreadsheet. Internet, electronic mail, literature search. The use of internet and other computer facilities to study human anatomy. Electronic learning facilities in anatomy, electronic anatomy. 15h (T); E

ANA 813 Electron Microscopic Techniques 2 credits

Introduction to electron microscopy. Principles of electron microscopy. Electron microscopic tissue processing. Ultramicrotomy. Staining procedures in EM, scanning EM, transmission EM, heteroduplex mapping, EM photography. 15h (T); 45h (P); E


ANA 814 Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy and Evolution 2 credits

Vertebrates, vertebrate taxonomy. Development of bipedalism and locomotor apparatus. Development of amnionta. Comparative anatomy of brain. Placentation. Speech and phonation. Skull, evolutionary theory. Comparative anatomy of vertebrate muscular system. Comparative anatomy of vertebrate skeletal system. Comparative anatomy of vertebrate gastrointestinal system. Comparative anatomy of vertebrate cardiovascular system. Comparative anatomy of vertebrate respiratory system. Comparative anatomy of vertebrate urinary system. Comparative anatomy of vertebrate reproductive system. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 815   Physical and Forensic Anthropology 2 credits

What is anthropology? Evolution and anthropology. Physical characteristics in man. Genetics of populations. Hominoids. Hominids, hominins, modern man. Paleoanthropology. Anthropometry. Human races. Medical anthropology. Advanced evolution of man. Principles and practice of forensic anthropology. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

ANA 816 Animal Breeding Biotechnology 2 credits

Technique of animal breeding. Pseudopregnancy. Rabbit xenogenous incubation. Techniques in cloning. Embryo splicing. Chimera formation. Care of wildlife. Animal husbandry. Egg transplantation. Artificial insemination. Oocyte recovery. Ethical issues on animal use in research; Surgical techniques and anaesthesia in laboratory animals. 15h (T); 45h (P); E

ANA 839 Dissertation 6 credits

Research work in the candidate‘s area of interest presented in a report (Dissertation) and examined orally before a Panel of Examiners. 270h (P); C

ECH 842 Introduction to Medical Statistics 2 credits

Details as in the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

BCH 806 Medical Biochemistry 3 credits

Details as in the Department of Biochemistry. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

BCH 808 Advanced Membrane Biochemistry 2 credits

Details as in the Department of Biochemistry. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

  • Graduation Requirements

To be awarded the Masters of Science degree in Anatomy, a candidate must have passed a minimum of 42 credits, comprising all core courses and some elective courses.
I. Summary Core courses:

ANA 801(3), ANA 802(2), ANA 803 (2), ANA 804(4), ANA 805(2), ANA 806(3), ANA

807(2), ANA 808(3), ANA 809(2), ANA 810(2), ANA 811(2), ANA 814(2), ANA 815(2),

ANA 839(6), ECH 842 (2) = 39 Credits

Elective courses:

ANA 812(1), ANA 813(2), ANA 816(2), BCH 806(3), BCH 808(2) = 10 Credits