Postgraduate School
Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Pharmacology
Ph.D. Veterinary Pharmacology
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interests |
| S. F. Ambali | Professor & Head of Department. DVM, M.Sc., Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria) | Neuropharmacology, Environmental Toxicology, Ethnopharmacology |
| K. T. Biobaku | Professor, DVM (UDU, Sokoto); P.DE. (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc., Ph.D. (UDU, Sokoto); Cert.Mol.Biol. (FUNAAB, Abeokuta); | Ethnopharmacology, Phytotoxicology, Stress pharmacology |
| B. S. Okediran | Professor, B.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); .DVM (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (UNAAB, Abeokuta) | Biochemical Toxicology, Veterinary Biochemistry |
| 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. (UPM, Serdang) | Nanopharmacology, Nanotoxicology |
| A. Aremu | Lecturer I, DVM (UDU, Sokoto); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Ethnopharmacology, Metabolic disease, Toxicology |
| *A. A. Njan | Professor, B.Sc. (Calabar); M.Sc. (NAU, Awka); Ph.D. (MUST, Mbarara); PGD (California) | Ethnopharmacology, Toxicology |
* Lecturer from another Department
B. Introduction
The Ph.D. programme in Veterinary Pharmacology is a research-based programme with a number of specialised courses to be taken by the candidate. The programme provides insight and broaden the horizon of the candidate with contemporary issues, advances and research in veterinary pharmacology. The research embarked upon would be a substantive study leading to the compilation of a thesis that would be assessed by a panel of examiners, including an external examiner.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is the development of research and clinical services competence of the candidates in the field of veterinary pharmacology. This would be achieved in a particular speciality through proper skill acquisition and proficiency in research for drug discovery and rational usage of pharmacologic agents in animals to relieve animal suffering and promote one health concept.
D. Aim and Objectives
The Doctor of Philosophy programme in Veterinary Pharmacology is aimed at improving the candiate‘s proficiency in advanced research and proffering solution to problems in a particular area of Veterinary Pharmacology.
The objectives are to:
E. Admission Requirements
5.0 or a score not lower than 60% from any recognised University.
F. Duration of the Programme
G. Detailed Course Description
VPC 901 Molecular Veterinary Pharmacology 2 Credits Pharmacogenomics. Review of drug molecular targets: identifying molecular targets of drugs. Molecular biology and animal genetic diseases. Molecular pharmacology of receptor-drug interaction. Receptor-based strategies for the development of new pharmaceuticals. Gene transfer and gene therapy in animals. Molecular basis of resistance to drug therapy. transecting genes, molecular drug targets in infectious and non-infectious diseases. Prospects in molecular and cellular therapy in ophthalmic therapy. 15h (T); 45h (P); C
VPC 902 Veterinary Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology 2 Credits
Veterinary elements of pharmacovigilance. Conduct pharmacovigilance activities. Veterinary adverse drugs reporting. Veterinary pharmacovigilance inspection. Qualifications of a person to conduct pharmacovigilance inspection. Industrial pharmacovigilance and its industrial perspectives. Practical aspects of veterinary pharmacovigilance. Preclinical safety testing and assessment of veterinary pharmaceuticals and pharmacovigilance. Microbiological assessment of veterinary medicinal products and potential adverse effects. Adverse effects of veterinary pharmaceutical products in animals. Pharmacoepidemiological concepts. Pharmacoepidemiological approaches from a veterinary perspective. Patient safety and
pharmacoepidemiology. Pharmacoepidemological approach and documentation. pharmacoepidemiology and national drug policy. Veterinary pharmacoepidemiology and consumer health. 15h (T); 45h (P); C
VPC 903 Comparative Veterinary Pharmacology 1 Credit
Comparative veterinary pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Comparative veterinary genomics.Drug delivery systems in domestic animal species. Interspecies allometric scaling. Comparative drug use in competition animals. Interspecies variation in drug abuse and misuse. 30h (T); C
VPC 904 Ocular Pharmacology 1 Credit
Overview of ocular anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. Pharmacotherapy of the Ophthalmic Patient. Ophthalmic Drug Formulations. Ophthalmic Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Aspects of Ocular Drug Administration. Legal Aspects of Drug Administration. Ocular anaesthetics. Analgesics for treatment of acute ocular pain. Mydriatic and mydriatics. Cycloplegics. Ocular lubricants. Ocular Hypotensive Drugs. Ocular anti-Infective drugs. Ocular anti-Inflammatory drugs. Immunomodulatory drugs in opthamic therapy. Antiallergy drugs and decongestants. Ocular anti-edema drugs. Dyes. Nutritional agents. Overview of ocular anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. Therapy of neuro-ophthalmic disorders and lacrimal system. Therapeutic management of retinal diseases. Management of allergic eye diseases. Medical management of glaucoma and cataract. Supplements used in ophthalmic therapy. Toxicology of ocular drugs. 15h (T); C
VPC 905 Pharmaco-economics and Drug Usage Policies 2 Credits
Measuring and estimating costs. Cost minimization analysis. Cost-effectiveness analysis. Cost- effectiveness analysis. Cost-utility effectiveness. Cost-benefit analysis. Decision analysis. Pharmacoeconomic principles in food animals. Policies on drug importation. Drug licensing protocol. Proffering solution to the shortage of veterinary drugs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Formal registration of veterinary drugs. Drugs usage and international standards in food animals. Use of drugs in animal transportation. Intellectual property studies in veterinary pharmacology. Drug discovery and veterinary drug legislations. 30h (T); C
VPC 907 Seminar I 1 Credit
Each student would be required to present an oral proposal seminar in the Faculty within the first semester of the programme. This would be graded by a panel of academic staff to be appointed by the Faculty Postgraduate Coordinator. 45h (P); C
VPC 908 Seminar II 1 Credit
Each student is required to present the first oral seminar detailing the progress of his/her research to the Faculty. This would be graded by a panel of academic staff to be appointed by the Faculty Postgraduate Coordinator. 45h (P); C
VPC 910 Seminar III 1 Credit
Each student is required to present the final oral seminar detailing the progress of his/her research to the Faculty. This would be graded by a panel of academic staff to be appointed by the Faculty Postgraduate Coordinator. 45h (P); C
VPC 999 Thesis 24 Credits
Each student shall be required to conduct a high calibre original scientific investigation into an approved identified and contemporary issue in veterinary pharmacology under the supervision of an approved supervisor or supervisory team. The intellectual output should contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the area of study. The thesis shall be examined by an External Examiner. 1080h (P); C
A candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions to be awarded the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Veterinary Pharmacology. For students that did their masters elsewhere, they would have to attend and pass some M.Sc. courses that are relevant to their areas with a minimum of 60% to make up for the identified deficiency areas. To be awarded the degree of Ph.D. in Veterinary Pharmacology, a candidate must pass a minimum of 35 Credits made of the following:
Core courses 35 Credits
Total 35 Credits
Core Courses: VPC 901(2),VPC 902 (2),VPC 903(1), VPC 904(1), VPC 905(2), VPC 907 (1), VPC 908(1), VPC 910(1), VPC 999(24).
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