Programme Overview

• To prepare potential researchers and academics of high quality in the area of animal biology with emphasis on Systematics and other specialized areas of zoology e.g., Neuroendocrinology, Entomology, Parasitology, Ichthyology and Aquaculture, and Biodiversity/Wildlife Conservation
• To contribute to discoveries and innovations in these aspects of the science of zoology through research
• To provide expert counsel and consultancy services to national and international organizations on issues relating to the biology of animals, especially disease vectors and pathogens.
• To instill qualities of self-confidence and self reliance in crops of prospective young Nigerian biologists.

Entry Requirements

For admission to any of the three degree programme in the Department of Biological Sciences, a student must satisfy the minimum University/Faculty of Science requirements of a credit in Biology and credits in at least four other subjects including Chemistry, Physics, English and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ level or SSCE. Students that have successfully completed remedial programmes that are approved by the University Senate and meet the GCE “O”-Level/SSCE requirements are also offered admission.

For direct entry admission into the 200 Level of study, a prospective candidate must satisfy the requirements stated above and in addition possess two or more G.C.E. A-Level papers (or its equivalent), which must include Biology and Chemistry.

Graduation Requirements

For admission to any of the three degree programme in the Department of Biological Sciences, a student must satisfy the minimum University/Faculty of Science requirements of a credit in Biology and credits in at least four other subjects including Chemistry, Physics, English and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ level or SSCE. Students that have successfully completed remedial programmes that are approved by the University Senate and meet the GCE “O”-Level/SSCE requirements are also offered admission.

For direct entry admission into the 200 Level of study, a prospective candidate must satisfy the requirements stated above and in addition possess two or more G.C.E. A-Level papers (or its equivalent), which must include Biology and Chemistry.

Departmental Courses Offered