Ph.D. Chemical Pathology

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Pathology

Ph.D. Chemical Pathology

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
A.B. Okesina	Professor, Head of Department. MB;BS (Lagos); FWACP (West Africa); FMCPath. (Nigeria), MD.	Chemical Pathology and Lipidology
A.A. Akande	Professor, MB;BS (ABU, Zaria); FWACP (West Africa); FMCPath. (Nigeria); PGDE (Ilorin)	Chemical Pathology, Lipidology and Clinical Enzymology
S.A. Biliaminu	Professor, MB;BS (Ilorin); FMCPath. (Nigeria), Cert. in Clin. Embryology (India).	Chemical Pathology, Clinical Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Medicine
I.M. AbdulAzeez	Senior Lecturer, DVM (ABU Zaria); MB;BS (UDUS, Sokoto); FMCPath. (Nigeria)	Chemical Pathology and Lipidology

B. Introduction

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemical Pathology is packaged to impact cutting-edge skills and knowledge to qualified persons, and by so doing, produce highly skilled teaching and research personnel at the highest level of Chemical Pathology. The programme will domicile in the department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology in Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemical Pathology is to explore wide range of research subspecialties in Chemical Pathology; to develop and promote critical, analytical and creative thinking skills relating to biomedical research; and to acquire cutting-edge expertise in advanced theories and technologies in the fields of Chemical Pathology.

D. Aim and Objectives

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemical Pathology aims at training specialist scientists, who will contribute to, and advance the frontiers of knowledge in the ever- evolving fields of Chemical Pathology through research.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission for Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemical Pathology in addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to the University, must possess the following qualifications from recognized institutions:

1. Five O level subjects at credit level to include English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
   1. A level subjects should include Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Zoology.
   1. Master‘s degree in Chemical Pathology with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 (60%)
   1. Candidates who have passed the Membership/Part 1 examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College (NPMC) or West African College of Physicians in Pathology (WACP).
   1. Candidates with fellowship in any of the Pathology disciplines of the National Postgraduate Medical College (NPMC) or West African College of Physicians (WACP).

F. Duration of the Programmes

1. The full-time Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemical Pathology shall run for a minimum duration of 36 months and maximum of 60 months for full time and minimum of 48 months, maximum of 72 months for part time.

G. Details of Courses for Ph. D in Chemical Pathology

CPY 907 Research Seminar I 2 Credits

Candidate to make Seminar presentation on his/her chosen topic. Format should be standard as for journal publication. 30h (T); C

CPY 917 Research Seminars II 2 Credits

Data analysis, computer software and applications. Data Analysis at advanced level using EPI-Info, SPSS with endnote, Hinari, Pubmed and Google Scholar Supplements. 30h (T); C

CPY 918 Research Seminars III 2 Credits

Seminar presentation on chosen topic. Format should be standard as for journal publication. 30h (T); C

CPY 919 Advanced Metabolomics 3 Credits

Current trends in metabolomics: clinical and research utility. 45h (T); C

CPY 921 Proteomics 3 Credits

Current trends in Proteomics clinical and research utility. 45h (T); C

CPY 922 Genomics and Metabolic Medicine 3 Credits

45h (T); C

CPY 923 Lipidomics 3 Credits

An overview of lipid analysis and research, its origin, challenges involved and how lipids are analyzed using Mass Spectrometry. 45h (T); C

CPY 999 Thesis 12 Credits

Research work done under the guidance of a Supervisor or Supervisors, presented in a Thesis, and examined orally before a Panel of Examiners, including External Examiner. 540h (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

To obtain a Ph. D in Chemical Pathology a candidate must have a minimum of 30 credits of which 12 credit units is thesis, 6 units for seminar, 12 units for unaudited courses as well as 30 units for Master‘s programme as course work.

Thesis                                      12 Credits

Seminars                                 6 Credits

Unaudited courses                  12 Credits

Total-                                      30 Credits