About Us
The Department of Biological Sciences, Bingham University is one of the leading Academic Departments in the Faculty of Science and Technology, and among the highly rated few Departments in the entire University in terms of excellence.
Precisely, in May 2006, the Department commenced academic activities; but then, it was limited to servicing other Departments, namely; Biochemistry and Medicine. Then, after proper planning, and with availability of conducive learning environment, the University saw the need to introduce a programme, and consequently, B.Sc. Microbiology was introduced in 2007/2008 academic session in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Presently, the programme is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Department currently awards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, and had famously graduated about two hundred students over years.
As a reputable Department, we pride ourselves on our faculty strength, skills, performance, our experienced laboratory staff, and our graduates over years are highly disciplined, proficient and highly qualitative. This is because, we ultimately put in our best and we go can extra miles to train and prepare them in such a dynamic manner, that they are capable of meeting up with contemporary evolutional trend in biological world and, also to meet the relevant needs of the society now and in the future.
As it is seamlessly so promising, our students study a very wide range of microscopic organisms and how these organisms interface with other microbes and familiar organisms (fauna and flora) beneficially or destructively. We prepare our students to also graduate as entrepreneurs.
As of today, our choices are many, and with the good understanding of this course, our graduates are so promising and can practically handle some of the major challenges faced in today’s world ranging from the spread of antibiotic resistance disease-causing organisms, disease outbreak, energy crisis, environmental pollution, food insecurity and climate change.
The Department is committed to raising God fearing new generation of leaders driving by excellence in teaching, research and community development, in line with the Vision and Mission of the University.
We are primed and committed to conduct research in various areas of Biological Sciences, and presently we are conducting research on preliminary screening of plant extracts used in wound management, Construction of a growing power model aquaponics, and etc
I hereby welcome all prospective students who desire an in-depth knowledge of Biology in general and Microbiology specifically to our Department.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Clinical Consultant Microbiologist
- Biomedical Research Scientist
- Quality Control or Assurance Analyst
- Environmental Impact Assessor
- Health and Environmentally focused Non-Governmental Organization
- International and Government Agencies
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
- Candidates for the B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Microbiology may be admitted after passing the UTME and having obtained SSCE (WAEC, NECO) with five credits including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Mathematics.
- Selection of candidates is done by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
- Students with ‘A’ level certificate (Diploma/IJMB/HND) are considered through Direct Entry.
First Semester
SN |
Code |
Name |
Unit |
1. |
BIO101 |
General Biology I |
2 |
2. |
BIO100A |
Experimental Biology I |
1 |
3. |
CHM101A |
Physical Chemistry I |
2 |
4. |
CHM197 |
Experimental Chemistry |
1 |
5. |
GST121 |
Use of Library, study skills and information communication technology |
2 |
6. |
BST103 |
Christian Belief I |
2 |
7. |
GST111 |
Communication in English |
2 |
8. |
GST113 |
Nigeria People and Culture |
2 |
9. |
PHY101 |
General Physics I |
2 |
10. |
MCB121B |
Introduction to Microbiology |
1 |
11. |
PHY107 |
General Physics Laboratory I |
1 |
12. |
MTH103 |
Elementary Mathematics III |
2 |
13. |
MTH101 |
Elementary Maths I |
2 |
14. |
CMP103 |
Introduction to Computer Applications and Google apps |
2 |
Total Credit Units |
27 |
Second Semester
SN |
Code |
Name |
Unit |
1. |
BIO 102 |
General Biology II |
2 |
2. |
BIO 100B |
General Biology Practical II |
1 |
3. |
CHM 102 |
General Chemistry II |
2 |
4. |
CHM 198 |
General Chemistry Practical II |
1 |
5. |
CMP 112 |
Computer Application |
2 |
6. |
GST 104 |
History and Philosophy of Science |
2 |
7. |
GST 112 |
Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence |
2 |
8. |
GST 122 |
Communication in English II |
2 |
9. |
GST 124 |
Communication in French |
2 |
10. |
MTH 102 |
Elementary Mathematics II |
2 |
11. |
PHY 102 |
General Physics II |
2 |
12. |
PHY 108 |
General Physics II Practical |
1 |
13. |
BST 104 |
Christian Belief II |
2 |
14. |
CHM 103 |
Organic chemistry I |
2 |
Total Credit Units |
25 |
First Semester
SN |
Code |
Name |
Unit |
1. |
CHM203 |
Organic Chemistry |
2 |
2. |
BIO211 |
Introductory Genetics & Cell Physiology |
2 |
3. |
CHM201 |
Physical Chemistry |
2 |
4. |
BIO213 |
Experimental Genetics & Cell Physiology |
1 |
5. |
BIO215 |
Introduction to Food Science |
2 |
6. |
CHM297 |
Experimental Chemistry |
1 |
7. |
BST203 |
Christian Worldview I |
2 |
8. |
MCB231 |
Basic Techniques in Microbiology |
1 |
9. |
MCB211 |
General Microbiology I |
2 |
10. |
BCH211 |
General Biochemistry 1 |
3 |
11. |
BCH213 |
Experimental Biochemistry |
1 |
Total Credit Units |
19 |
Second Semester
SN |
Code |
Name |
Unit |
1. |
BIO 212 |
Introductory Ecology |
2 |
2. |
BIO 204 |
Biological Techniques |
2 |
3. |
MCB 206 |
General Microbiology II |
2 |
4. |
MCB 224 |
General Microbiology Practical II |
1 |
5. |
ZOO 212 |
Chordate Zoology |
2 |
6. |
CHM 202 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
2 |
7. |
CHM 298 |
Inorganic Chemistry II Practical |
1 |
8. |
STA 202 |
Statistics for Agriculture & Biological Sciences |
2 |
9. |
GST 222 |
Peace Study and Conflict Resolution |
2 |
10. |
EPS 228 |
Entrepreneur Studies |
2 |
11. |
BST 204 |
Christian Worldview II |
2 |
12. |
BCH 226 |
General Biochemistry II |
2 |
13. |
BCH 222 |
Enzymology |
2 |
14. |
BCH 224 |
Experimental Biochemistry |
1 |
Total Credit Units |
25 |
First Semester
SN |
Code |
Name |
Unit |
1. |
EPS 311 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skills |
2 |
2. |
ZOO301 |
Parasitology/Protozoology |
3 |
3. |
BOT305 |
Mycology |
2 |
4. |
MCB300 |
Practical on Immunology |
1 |
5. |
MCB381 |
Introductory Virology |
2 |
6. |
MCB306 |
Microbial Physiology and Metabolism |
2 |
7. |
MCB307 |
Soil Microbiology |
2 |
8. |
MCB308 |
Medical Mycology |
2 |
9. |
MCB301 |
Microbial Genetics & Molecular Biology |
2 |
10. |
MCB303 |
Immunology and Immunochemistry |
2 |
11. |
MCB304 |
Environmental Microbiology |
2 |
Total Credit Units |
22 |
Second Semester
SN |
Code |
Name |
Unit |
1. |
MCB399 |
Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) |
6 |
Total Credit Units |
6 |
First Semester
SN |
Code |
Name |
Unit |
1. |
MCB309 |
Food Microbiology |
2 |
2. |
MCB405 |
Principles of Epidemiology and Public Health |
3 |
3. |
BIO417 |
Biological Research Method |
2 |
4. |
MCB400 |
Industrial Microbiological Practical |
1 |
5. |
MCB411 |
Pathogenic Microbiology |
2 |
6. |
MCB401 |
Seminar in Microbiology & Biotechnology |
2 |
7. |
MCB403 |
Pharmaceutical Microbiology |
2 |
8. |
MCB425 |
Industrial Microbiology |
2 |
Totals Credit Units |
17 |
Second Semester
SN |
Code |
Name |
Unit |
1. |
BIO 422 |
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering |
2 |
2. |
MCB 414 |
Advanced Food Microbiology |
3 |
3. |
MCB 404 |
Analytical Microbiology & Quality Assurance |
2 |
4. |
MCB 482 |
Virology and Tissue Culture |
3 |
5. |
MCB 408 |
Microbial Ecology |
2 |
6. |
MCB 432 |
Petroleum Microbiology |
2 |
7. |
MCB 499 |
Research Project |
6 |
8. |
BST 302 |
Christian Discipleship II |
2 |
Total Credit Units |
22 |