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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (SOS)

Department of Industrial Microbiology
 Degree Option: B. Tech ( Industrial Microbiology)

Brief on the Department
The department of Microbiology was created from the department of Biology in April 2002 where it had remained as a degree option since 1982. The department had been restructured to take care of not only Food and Industrial Microbiology, but also environmental and medical Microbiology leading to the award of B.Tech Degree in Microbiology. This degree has remained very popular in the University as most graduates of the programme get placement in food, medical, pharmaceutical, petroleum, packaging and agro-allied industries. The department of Microbiology has adequate facilities for postgraduates programmes such as Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Technology (M.Tech), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

Programme Philosophy
The major endeavour of the department is to provide the student with a broad-based knowledge of modern theoretical and practical microbiology. The undergraduate programme in Microbiology is designed to train students in microbiology techniques and to give the basic knowledge of the fundamentals of Bacteriology, Mycology and Virology as well as an insight in the specialised and applied area of the subject and their relationships with other disciplines.

The Objectives of the Programmes are:

  • To expose the students to both pure and applied courses in microbiology, which satisfy the manpower needs of schools, institutions, industries and hospitals.

  • To permit the combination of the study of microbiology with subjects such as Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy and Technology.

  • To encourage the independence and self-confidence in the students so that they can make meaningful contributions in whatever professional activity they may engage in.

  • To combine theoretical principles with a realistic approach to the problems and needs of a developing country such as Nigeria

  • To equip graduates with sufficient knowledge to enable them undertake postgraduate work in Microbiology and related disciplines in Pure and Applied Science.

Admission Requirements

  1. For the five-year programme, candidates must posses GCE 'O' level or S.S.C.E. with credit passes in five(5) subjects:- Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and at least a pass in Physics,

  2. (b) For admission into second year of the programme, (Direct Entry) candidates must have passes:
    (i) At least three subjects at the advanced level of the General Certificate of Education or its equivalent which must include Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
    (ii) National Diploma Certificate in related sciences with a minimum grade of Upper Credit.

Requirements for Graduation

To be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Honours in Microbiology under this program, a student must satisfy;

  • The university requirements, including satisfactory completion (pass) of all the GNS (General Studies) courses .

  • The School of Sciences requirement by passing all the foundation courses.

  • The departmental requirement by passing all the departmental compulsory courses and electives. The minimum number of units for graduation are as follows:

Duration of Programme and Structure:
Five(5) Years

Further Details please contact:
Admissions Office
The Federal University of Technology, Akure
P.M.B 704,
Akure, Ondo-State.
Nigeria.

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