Ph.D. Veterinary Biochemistry

Doctor of Philosophy programme in Veterinary Biochemistry

Ph.D. Veterinary Biochemistry

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interest
A. S. Adah	Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Department. DVM, M.Sc., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Environmental Physiology, Exercise Physiology
Mistura O. Azeez	Professor, DVM (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos); FCVSN (Abuja)	Cardiovascular Physiology, Renal Physiology, Environmental Physiology, Molecular Physiology, Stress Physiology
B.S. Okediran	Professor, B.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); DVM (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D.(UNAAB, Abeokuta)	Physiological Chemistry
Helen H. Olaifa	Senior Lecturer, DVM, M.Sc., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Stress Physiology, Environmental Physiology
A. Basiru	Senior Lecturer, DVM M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan); FCVSN (Abuja)	Reproductive Physiology, Endocrinology, Phyto- medicine, Developmental Toxicology
*A.Z. Jaji	Reader, DVM, M.V.Sc. (Maiduguri); Ph.D. (UPM, Serdang)	Nanotechnology

* Lecturers outside the department

B. Introduction

The programme is designed to impart effective academic skills to qualified veterinarians desiring to further their careers as academics, and researchers in areas of Veterinary Biochemistry. The programme will provide capacity development in manpower building and development in the speciality areas of Veterinary Biochemistry.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy is for the development of highly skilled manpower for teaching, research and professional services for the public, private and international organisations in the field of Veterinary Medicine.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim and objectives of the Ph.D. degree programme in Veterinary Biochemistry are to:

1. provide interested individuals with the necessary competencies and skills to function effectively as teachers, researchers and professionals in the health and medically related industry. This is with the view of providing students with the scientific knowledge and skills required to enhance their performance as members of the healthcare team in their various specialities and discipline;
2. acquire teaching, research and professional skills for imparting knowledge and service delivery in Nigeria and internationally;
3. produce graduates who are capable of applying scientific knowledge and principles to solve human, animal and environmental problems, and
4. produce scientists who are socially responsible and mindful of accepted norms and ethics.

E. Admission Requirements

The admission requirements into the programme will be as follows:

1. ‗O‘ Level credit in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
2. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or its equivalent from recognised institutions.
3. Master of Science degree in Veterinary Biochemistry or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a scale of 5.0 or a score not lower than 60% from any University recognised by the Senate of the University of Ilorin.
4. M.Phil. degree in Veterinary Biochemistry from an institution recognised by the Senate of the University of Ilorin.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. Full-time Doctoral Programme shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.
2. Part-time Doctoral Programme shall run for a minimum of 48 calendar months and a maximum of 72 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

VPB 924 Overview of Veterinary Biochemistry applications 1 Credit Applications of protein, carbohydrate, nucleic acid and environmental Biochemistry. 45h (P); C

VPB 925 Seminar I 1 Credit

This is essentially a pre-data seminar on the research focus of the student‘s projects covering the title, objective and scope of the work, a review of relevant literature, experimental design and methodology. 45h (P); C

VPB 926 Seminar II 1 Credit

A progress report will be given at the end of every section of the project which will be scored by the Supervisors. 45h (P); C

VPB 927 Seminar III 1 Credit

This is a follow-up seminar/post-data or bench work findings in the Department. It should cover research findings, detailed analysis and interpretation of research results, discussion of findings in view of previous reports and new ideas emanating from the study, conclusion ad recommendations for future work. All seminars will be scored and the pass mark will not be less than 60%. 45h (P); C

VPB 999 Thesis 24 Credits

Candidates must have satisfactorily completed the approved guided study to be eligible for the oral open defence. Each student shall openly defend his/her thesis before a panel of appropriately constituted examiners. 1080h (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

A candidate must pass a minimum of 27 Credits made up of the following to be awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Veterinary Biochemistry Core                                                          3 Credits

Thesis                                                                                               24 Credits

Total                                                                                               27 Credits

1. Summary Core courses

VPB 925 (1), VPB 926 (1), VPB 927 (1), VPB 999 (24)