Admission Requirement

An applicant who already holds the M.Sc. degree in Biotechnology may be considered for admission into the PhD programme if the applicant’s MSc is in relevant area and is considered equivalent to that of Ahmadu Bello University. PhD candidates with their MSc from Ahmadu Bello University and other Universities should have:

i. Scored a minimum average of ‘B’ or 60% in his M.Sc. exams.

ii. Candidates with average less than ‘B’ or 60% shall be required to take all core MSc. Courses in Biotechnology.

iii Candidate with average greater than 60% shall be required to take the core MSc courses in Biotechnology that they have not taken or passed previously.

Graduation Requirements

a. Course work

PhD candidates are expected to take BTEC901, 903, 911 and at least any other from the list prescribed 900L courses.

b. Research/Examination

Candidate must demonstrate orally complete mastery of basic theoretical biochemistry as well as successfully defend his/her dissertation research. In addition, candidate must have passed at least 18CU of prescribed 800L courses.