M.Sc. Veterinary Anatomy

Department of Veterinary Anatomy

Master of Science in Veterinary Anatomy

M.Sc. Veterinary Anatomy

List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interest
Z.Jaji	Reader & Acting Head of Department DVM, M.V.Sc. (Maiduguri);     Ph.D. (UPM,Serdang)	Veterinary Gross Anatomy, Histology, Developmental Anatomy, Nanomedicine.
S. O. Salami	Professor DVM,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(ABU,Zaria)	Veterinary Gross Anatomy, Embryology
*B.U.Enaibe	Professor B.Med.Science(Calabar);M.Sc.(Port Harcourt); Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife)	Developmental Neurobiology
*O.B.Akinola	Professor B.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Endocrinology and Histology
*M.S. Ajao	Professor M.B.B.S.(ABU,Zaria);M.Sc.(Lagos); Ph.D. (Johannesburg)	Neuroscience, Endocrinology and Histology

Introduction

The M.Sc. Veterinary Anatomy programme is an academic programme designed for the upgrading of theoretical skills and research competence of professionals in the field of veterinary anatomy.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the provision of in-depth knowledge and research skills in the area of Veterinary Anatomy to holders of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, towards building their confidence in handling contemporary challenges.

Aim and Objectives

Theprogrammeisaimedatprovidingin-depthknowledgeandresearchskillsintheareaof Veterinary Anatomy. The objectives of the programme are to: Produce individuals with advanced academic training and research skills in Veterinary Anatomy, and Broaden the horizons of individuals in the field of veterinary anatomy through the facilitation of its applications in other areas of veterinary medicine and science.

Admission Requirements

O‘ level Credits in five subjects including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English Language. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution.

Duration of the Programme

The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.

The part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 36 calendar months

Detailed Course Description

VTC 813 Biomedical Research Methodology and Communication   2 Credits

History and legal basis of research ethic. Ethical requirements. Ethical review procedure. Ethical issues and requirements: data protection, privacy, informed consent, research on animals and humans, dual use. Identifying research fields. Identifying funding resources. Developing a grant proposal: basic components of a grant proposal, budget and budgeting, research planning and design. Writing research protocol. Submitting a research proposal. Implementing the research project. Describing and analysing research results. Interpreting research results. Report writing. Management control in biomedical research. Challenges and opportunities in collaborative scientific research. Research communication: communicating to scientists, funding agencies, health professionals, policymakers, patients/clients, the community, and public media. Writing scientific papers. Publishing scientific papers. Making scientific presentations.30h (T);C

VPH815 Biostatistics    2Credits

Statistics. Study designs. Scales of measurement. Quality of measurement, statistical variable/data. Qualitativeandquantitativedatasources.Samplingandsamplesizedetermination. Data organisation: Statistics Charts, Tables, Graphs Frequency Tables, Frequency distribution, Histogram, Stem and leaf plot, box plot. Summary indices: Mean, Median, Modes Variance, Standard Deviation. Probability distributions: Normal, Binomial, Poisson distribution, Descriptive statistics, frequency table, tables for qualitative and quantitative data, diagrams, types of diagrams. Data summarization: summary indices, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Test of statistical hypothesis. Confidence intervals. Parametric and non-parametric tests. Z-test for proportions. Chi-square test. Fischer‘s exact test and T-test. Analysis of variance. Regression and correlation. Spearman rank and Kendal correlation.15h(T);45h (P);C

VPH817 Bioinformatics      2Credits

Bioinformatics: Introduction, principles and application in Veterinary Medicine. Software and data manipulation. GenBank. Nucleic acid amplification and sequencing. Use of Gene Sequences Analysis software (BioEdit®, MEGA, CLC etc). Phylogenetic tree construction and analysis.15h(T);;45h (P);C

VAN 801 Basic Anatomical Techniques/Advanced Vertebrate Morphology     3 Credits

Basic descriptive and relational terminologies in anatomy. Definition of anatomical landmarkssuchasplanestuberosityetc.Histologicalreviewofbasicosteologyandthetechniquesfor embalming museum specimen preparation including cosmetic embalming bone maceration and plastination.Preparationofwholeskeleton.Advancedstudyofthetypeanimalspeciesinrelation or comparison of other mammalian or vertebrate types: man, primates, examination of skeletal remains, dating of fossil, sex determination and other osteo metric methods.15h(T);45h (P);C

VAN 802 Advanced Comparative Systemic and Radiographic Anatomy          3 Credits

Advancedstudyofthetypeofanimalspeciesinrelationtoorcomparisonofothermammalianor vertebrate types: man, primates, examination of skeletal remains, dating of fossils, sex determination and other osteometric methods. Study of Anatomy in the living body including surface marking or projection of various internal structures such as heart, kidneys main arteries and nerves. Imaging Technique. The study of the normal radiological appearances of various parts and regimes of the body whether using plane X-ray for bone or by the use of radio-opaque substances to visualise soft tissues, for example, phlebography, barium meals and enema, arteriography, and so on.30h(T);45h (P);C

VAN803 Advanced Histology/Microscopic Anatomy          2Credits

An in-depth study of the microscopic and ultrastructural morphology of tissues and organs, emphasising mainly the relationship between structure and function. Systemic histology of domestic species and laboratory animals as applicable to the student‘s problem. Covers the circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems and integumentary and special senses.15h(T);45h (P);C

VAN 804 Advanced Developmental Anatomy and Teratology      2 Credits

Advanced developmental anatomy and teratology lectures and practicals in introductory and general embryology including sex determination, cleavage gastrulation and mechanisms of development. Roleoforganisms–organogenesis and development of various systems– mechanism of congenital abnormalities and general principles of action of teratogens.15h(T);45h(P);C

VAN 805 Advanced Neuroanatomy         2Credits

Introduction and classification of the nervous system’s external and internal features of the brain and spinal cord. Spinal and cranial nerves, C.S.F and nerve tracts. Special senses. Autonomic Nervous system. Tract tracing techniques.15h(T);45h (P);C

VAN806 Cell and Tissue Culture/Histochemistry    3Credits

In-vitro cultivation and growth of cells and tissues including methods, techniques and users. Various media including the concept of medium (MEM). Organisation and care of cell /tissue culture laboratory and equipment, and so on. Application of cell/tissue culture in medicine and research. Lectures and practicals designed to relate chemical phenomena and methods to the study of tissues; advances in histochemistry of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes and exogenous and endogenous metals and pigments. Histochemical dyes, non-dyes, and so on. immunohistochemistry. Preparation of tissues for histochemistry.30h(T);45h (P);C

VAN 807 Applied Electron Microscopy/Cell Biology and Cytogenetics          3 Credits

Introduction to the development, design and construction of the electron microscope. Types of electron microscopes. Comparison of light and electron microscopy. Preparation of samples for electron microscopy. A brief review of electron optics and the application of electron microscopy to medicine and research include in gelucidation of ultra structure. Cell ultra structure, growth differentiation and function structure and functions of biological membranes, including cilia, villi, flagella, and soon. Pinocytosis, phagocytosis, and soon. Molecular events in cell cycle, behaviours of cellular organelles, regulation and interaction of gene action, nuclear and cytoplasmic interaction, DNA profiling and gene manipulation including karyotyping as an aid to cytogenetic disorder diagnosis30h(T);45h (P);C

VAN 808 Advanced Avian and Piscine Anatomy           2 Credits

Detailed study of the anatomy of galli forms and anseri forms. The concept of pneumatic bones and air sacs. The avian reproductive system. Detailed study of the anatomy of fish.60h(P);E

VAN809 Seminar I               1Credit

Seminar/presentation of research proposal by the students in the faculty, to be assessed and graded by a panel of examiners during an oral presentation.45h(P);C

VAN810 Seminar II           1Credit

Research finding seminar to be presented by the students and assessed and graded by a panel of examiners.45h(P);C

VAN 811 Problems in Veterinary Anatomy       1 Credit

Project design by a graduate student aimed at addressing a particular problem in the study of anatomy.45h(P);C

VAN899 Dissertation      6Credits

Production of a dissertation on the original investigation under the supervision of approved supervisors and examined by a panel of examiners, including an external examiner.270h(P);C

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded the MSc. degree in Veterinary Anatomy, the student shall be required to have taken and passed all core courses with a minimum score of 60%. A total of 35 credits is required for graduation, including a research dissertation, as stated below:

Core                                                                                                                27 Credits

Elective                                                                                                           2 Credits

Dissertation                                                                                                     6 Credits

Total                                                                                                               35Credits

Summary

Core courses: VTC813(2),VPH815(2),VPH817(2),VAN801(3),VAN802(3),VAN803(2),VAN804,VAN805(2),VAN806(3),VAN807(3),VAN808(2),VAN809(1),VAN810(1),VAN811(1),VAN899(6).

Elective courses: VAN808 (2)