Ph.D. Theriogenology

Doctor of Philosophy in Theriogenology

Ph.D. Theriogenology

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
L. O. Raji	Reader & Head of Department. DVM, M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan); FCVSN (Abuja)	Veterinary Andrology and Artificial Insemination, Reproductive Endocrinology, Assisted Reproduction, Diseases of the Reproductive System and Mammary Gland, Neonatal Diseases
S. O. Salami	Professor, DVM, M.Sc., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Veterinary Gross Anatomy and Embryology
S. A. Ameen	Professor, DVM, M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan); FCVSN (Abuja)	Food Animal Medicine, Ethno- Veterinary Medicine and Production
K. T. Biobaku	Professor, DVM, M.Sc., Ph.D. (UDU, Sokoto); FCVSN (Abuja)	Neuropharmacology, Environmental Toxicology Ethnopharmacology, Stress Pharmacology
Oyebisi M. Azeez	Professor, DVM (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos); FCVSN (Abuja)	Cardiovascular, Renal, Environmental, Molecular and Stress Physiology
Z. Jaji	Reader, DVM, M.V.Sc. (Maiduguri); Ph.D. (Serdang)	Microanatomy, Reproductive and Developmental Anatomy, Nanomedicine
O. A. Olatunde	Senior Lecturer, DVM, (ABU, Zaria); M.PVM. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Ruminant Nutrition
M. Adam	Senior Lecturer, DVM, M.Sc., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Reproductive pathology
A. Basiru A	Senior Lecturer, DVM, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan); FCVSN (Abuja)	Reproductive Physiology, Endocrinology and Phytomedicine
D. A. Adah	Senior Lecturer, DVM, M.Sc., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Aquatic Medicine and Production

B. Introduction

The Ph.D. Theriogenology programme is to instil research competence in professionals in the field of Theriogenology.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to upgrade the research skills of professionals in the area of Theriogenology, towards developing globally competent manpower in handling contemporary challenges.

D. Aim and Objectives

The programme is aimed at upgrading the research skills of professionals in the area of Theriogenology.

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. expose students to the current methodology and approach to research in their fields of specialisation; and
2. encourage the spirit of independent scientific research based on original ideas to solve problems, making discoveries or breaking new grounds and making original contributions to the field of Theriogenology.

E. Admission Requirements

1. O‘ level credits in five subjects including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English Language;
2. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or its equivalent from recognised institutions; and
3. M.Sc. Theriogenology or its equivalent from accredited institutions across the globe with a minimum weighted average score of 60% or 4.0 for a scale of 5.0.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. Full-time programme shall span a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
2. part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 36 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

VTG 901 Seminar I 1 Credit

The students are required to present oral pre-data/proposal seminar in the Faculty within 6 months of registration. This will be graded by a panel of academic staff to be appointed by the Postgraduate Coordinator. 45h (P); C

VTG 902 Seminar II 1 Credit

The candidate will be required to present work in progress. 45h (P); C

VTG 903 Seminar III 1 Credit

Each student is required to present an oral post-data seminar detailing the result of his/her research         work to the Faculty. This will be graded by a panel of academic staff to be constituted by the Faculty Postgraduate Coordinator. 45h (P); C

VTG 999 Dissertation 24 Credits

Each student is required to carry out an original investigation addressing contemporary issues in Theriogenology under the supervision of an approved committee and defended before a Panel of Examiners, including an External Examiner in a thesis form. 1080h (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

Candidate shall be required to have taken and passed all core courses with a minimum score of 60%. A minimum of 27 credits is required for graduation, including a research thesis. However, candidates found deficient in some courses required for their research work and general knowledge would have courses prescribed for him/her from M.Sc. Veterinary Theriogenology programme by the supervisory team. To be awarded the Ph.D. degree in Theriogenology, a candidate must have fulfilled the following requirements:

Core                                                                                                               27 Credits

Elective                                                                                                               0 Credit

Total                                                                                                           27 Credits

I. Summary:

Core Courses: VTG 901 (1), VTG 902 (1), VTG 903 (1), VTG 999 (24)