Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology

Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Microbiology

Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology

A. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interest
I. D. I. Olorunshola	Senior Lecturer & Head of Department. DVM (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos); MPH (Staffordshire)	Mycoplasmology, Immunology, Public Health Microbiology, Molecular Biology
M. A. Raji	Professor, DVM, M.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (Morogoro)	Bacteriology, Molecular Biology
I. A. Raufu	Professor, DVM (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Maiduguri); Cert. (Madison)	Bacteriology, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture
Y. O. Adesiji	Professor, DVM (Ibadan); M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomosho)	Bacteriology, Molecular Biology

B. Introduction

The Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology programme is designed for candidates who want to take up academic and/or research activities in Veterinary Microbiology. It is a purely research-based programme at the end of which candidates become experts in their chosen field.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to provide excellent teaching and skilled manpower for veterinarians and biomedical scientists and also provide high quality clinical services for diagnosis of microbiological diseases. The program is to upgrade the research skills of professionals in the area of Veterinary Microbiology towards improving their competence in handling contemporary challenges.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim is to upgrade the research skills and produce excellent teaching and skilled manpower for veterinarians and biomedical scientists that can handle contemporary challenges.

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. Provide interested individuals with the necessary competencies and skills to excel in teaching, training, research and high quality diagnostic services for veterinarian and animal care in Nigeria;
2. Promote through high quality education, consultancy and extension services in the specialty of Microbiology, molecular biology and biotechnology, and
3. Produce high level and globally relevant training in the field of Veterinary Microbiology through the acquisition of requisite skills and knowledge, for national and professional development.

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 recognized institutions.
3. M.Sc. Veterinary Microbiology or its equivalent from accredited institutions across the globe with a minimum weighted average score of 60% or CGPA of 4.0 on a scale of 5.0.

F. Duration of the Programme

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

G.    Detailed Course Description

VMB 918 Problems in Veterinary Microbiology 2 Credits

A project design by a graduate student aimed at addressing a particular problem in the study of microbiology. 90h (P); C

VMB 920 Seminar I 1 Credit

Seminar/presentation of research proposal by candidate at the faculty. To be assessed and graded by a panel of examiners during oral presentation. 45h (P); C

VMB 921 Seminar II 1 Credit

Progress/research finding seminar to be presented by the candidate and assessed and graded by a panel of examiners. 45h (P); C

VMB 922 Seminar III 1 Credit

Progress/research finding seminar to be presented by the candidate and assessed and graded by a panel of examiners. 45h (P); C

VMB 999 Thesis 24 Credits

Production of thesis on the original investigation under the supervision of supervisors. 1080h (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

Candidate shall be required to have taken and pass all core courses with a minimum score of 50%. A minimum of 29 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 Microbiology programme by the supervisory team.

Core                                                                                                                5 Credits

Elective                                                                                                             0 Credit

Thesis                                                                                                              24 Credits

Total                                                                                                           29 Credits

I. Summary

Veterinary Bacteriology Option

Core Courses: VMB 918 (2), VMB 920 (1), VMB 921 (1), VMB 922 (1), VMB 999 (24).

Veterinary Virology Option

Core Courses: VMB 918 (2), VMB 920 (1), VMB 921 (1), VMB 922 (1), VMB 999 (24).

Veterinary Immunology Option

Core Courses: VMB 918 (2), VMB 920 (1), VMB 921 (1), VMB 922 (1), VMB 999 (24).

Veterinary Mycology Option

Core Courses: VMB 918 (2), VMB 920 (1), VMB 921 (1), VMB 922 (1), VMB 999 (24).