Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Biochemistry in Nigeria

Course Name: PhD in Biochemistry()
Major Subject:
Course Category: Doctorate Courses

Institutions Offering PhD in Biochemistry

Covenant University, Ota
Areas of Specialization
1. Enzymology
2. Food and Nutritional Biochemistry
3. Pharmacology and Medicinal Plant Research
4. Industrial Biochemistry
5. Clinical Biochemistry
6. Environmental and Toxicological Biochemistry
7. Molecular Oncology and Cancer Research
8. Molecular Biology

Course entry requirements:
Applicants shall possess the Bachelor and Master’s Degrees of Covenant University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Covenant University in the relevant disciplines. To qualify for direct entry into the Ph.D degree programme, a candidate shall have a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5.00 scale or equivalent (60%) in the Master’s (M.A/M.Sc/M.Eng/M.Tech) degree result.

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Full time
Elizade University, Ilara Mokin
Admission criteria:
-A graduate of Elizade University or any other approved University who possesses a Master’s Degree with research thesis and a weighted coursework average which normally shall not be less than 60% or CGPA of 4.0.

-In addition to the admission requirements as published, ALL Candidates should please note that in accordance with the University regulations, they must satisfy the O’Level requirements for Matriculation into first degree programmes of Elizade University, i.e. Five Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics (where required).

Course duration: A minimum of three (3) academic sessions, and a maximum of five (5) academic sessions.

Mode of study: Full time

Edo State University, Uzairue
Course entry requirements:
-Master’s degree with a weighted average score of 60% and above (CGPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5 point scale)

-Candidates who do not make up to 60% (≥ 55% or CGPA of not less than 3.5 on a 5 point scale) or deficient in some prerequisite courses especially from another institution may be required to register for the M.Phil/Ph.D. programme. The Department may prescribe appropriate courses for candidates whose academic record is considered deficient for the area of specialization.

-In addition, PhD applicants should submit a concept note/ research proposal of not more than 450 words along with their application form
Lagos State University, Lagos
Course entry requirements:
Any of the following:
a. A weighted average of 60% and above obtained from the M.Sc. Biochemistry degree of LASU or any other University recognised by the Senate of LASU.
b. A graduate of M.Phil programme of LASU or any other University recognized by the Senate of LASU
c. Candidates who have successfully converted from the M.Phil/Ph.D programme of LASU.
Candidates shall be required to undergo a selection processes.

Course duration: Minimum of six (6) semesters and maximum of ten (10) semesters.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka
Course entry requirements:
-Applicants must have academic Master’s degree in relevant areas with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4- point scale or 3.5 on a 5- point scale or 60% and Project score not lower than 60% B

Course duration:
(i) Full-time: minimum of 6 semesters (36 months) or a maximum of 10 semesters (60 months)
(ii) Part-time: minimum of 8 semesters (48 months) and a maximum of 12 semesters (72 months).
Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti
Course entry requirements:
-Relevant Master Degree of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with Minimum of 60% or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 on a 5.00 Grade
-Any candidate with a CGPA from 00 to 3.49, shall be admitted into M.Phil./Ph.D. Programme, except Engineering, with the opportunity of converting to Ph.D. Programme later.
University of Jos, Jos
Entry Requirements:
For M.Phil/Ph.D in Biochemistry, candidates must have academic Master’s degree in iv. Public Health and Sanitary Microbiology Biochemistry and/or Molecular Biology or equivalent areas with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 and thesis score not lower than 60% (B) or Weighted Score Average (WSA) of 60%.
Paul University, Awka
Course Duration: 4 semesters

Mode of Study: Full time