Continuous + summative
Each course carries continuous assessment plus a summative end-of-semester examination. Specific weights and formats are detailed in each course outline.
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 120–180
- Mode Full-time
- Accreditation Fully accredited
I.
About
About the programme.
Programme description pending.
II.
Curriculum
Four levels, one journey.
71 courses across 4 levels, totalling 136 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.
Download the approved curriculum (PDF)
100
Level
20 courses
34 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CULGST121 |
Character in Leadership I | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
CHM101 |
General Chemistry I | 2 | 1 | Core |
CHM107 |
General Chemistry Practical I | 1 | 1 | Core |
PHY101 |
General Physics I Space and time. units and dimension. vectors and scalars. differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics. … | 2 | 1 | Core |
PHY107 |
Practical physics i This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex… | 1 | 1 | Core |
BIO101 |
General Biology I | 2 | 1 | Core |
BIO107 |
General Biology Practical I | 1 | 1 | Core |
MTH101 |
Elementary Mathematics I Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements and venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers… | 2 | 1 | Core |
GST111 |
Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
COS101 |
Introduction to Computing Sciences | 3 | 1 | Core |
CULICH111 |
Green Chemistry and Industrial Process of Materials | 2 | 1 | Core |
CHM102 |
General Chemistry II | 2 | 2 | Core |
CHM108 |
General Chemistry Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
BIO102 |
General Biology II | 2 | 2 | Core |
BIO108 |
General Biology Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
PHY102 |
General physics ii Forces in nature. Electrostatics (electric charge and its properties, methods of charging). Coulomb’s law and superposition. Electric field… | 2 | 2 | Core |
PHY108 |
General physics practical ii This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex… | 1 | 2 | Core |
MTH102 |
Elementary Mathematics II Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiatio… | 2 | 2 | Core |
GST112 |
Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course. | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
CULICH 112 |
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry | 2 | 2 | Core |
200
Level
17 courses
33 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CULGST203 |
Tech Plus II | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
CULGST221 |
Character in Leadership II | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
BCH201 |
General Biochemistry I | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH203 |
General Biochemistry Practical I | 1 | 1 | Core |
CHM211 |
Organic Chemistry I | 2 | 1 | Core |
STA201 |
Statistics for Agriculture and Biological Sciences Scope for statistical method in biology and agriculture; measures of location, partition and dispersion. elements of probability. probabili… | 3 | 1 | Core |
ENT211 |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
CUL-BCH201 |
Cellular Physiology | 3 | 1 | Core |
CULGST204 |
Introduction to French | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
CULGST206 |
Psychology, Sexuality and Mind Education | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
CULGST104 |
TECH PLUS I | 1 | 2 | Core GST |
BCH202 |
General Biochemistry II | 2 | 2 | Core |
BCH204 |
General Biochemistry Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
CHM212 |
Inorganic Chemistry I | 2 | 2 | Core |
GST212 |
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
CUL-BCH202 |
Genetic Biology | 3 | 2 | Core |
CULICH204 |
Basic Food Chemistry | 3 | 2 | Core |
300
Level
18 courses
36 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CULGST311 |
Tech Pro Elevate I | 0 | 1 | Core GST |
CULGST321 |
Character in Leadership III | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
BCH301 |
Enzymology | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH303 |
Metabolism of Lipids | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH305 |
Structure and Functions of Nucleic Acids | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH307 |
Membrane Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH309 |
Inorganic Biochemistry | 1 | 1 | Core |
CUL-BCH311 |
Food and Nutritional Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-BCH305 |
Pharmacological Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | Elective |
CUL-BCH307 |
Applied Spectroscopy | 2 | 1 | Elective |
CUL-BCH321 |
Introduction to Environment Pollution and Toxicology | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH302 |
Metabolism of Carbohydrates | 2 | 2 | Core |
BCH304 |
Metabolism of Amino acids and Protein | 2 | 2 | Core |
BCH306 |
Analytical Methods in Biochemistry | 3 | 2 | Core |
BCH308 |
Bioenergetics | 1 | 2 | Core |
BCH398 |
Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) | 6 | 2 | Core |
GST312 |
Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
ENT312 |
Venture Creation | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
400
Level
16 courses
33 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CULGST407 |
Works Pro Experience I | 0 | 1 | Core GST |
CULGST411 |
Character in Leadership IV | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
BCH401 |
Advanced Biochemical Methods | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH403 |
Biosynthesis of Macromolecules | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH405 |
Plant Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH407 |
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-BCH401 |
Biochemistry of Cancer | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-BCH403 |
Immunology | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-BCH411 |
Special Topics in Biochemistry/Seminar | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH402 |
Biochemical Reasoning | 2 | 2 | Core |
BCH404 |
Industrial Biochemistry | 1 | 2 | Core |
BCH406 |
Pharmacological Biochemistry | 6 | 2 | Core |
BCH408 |
Immunochemistry | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-BCH404 |
Industrial Biochemistry | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-BCH402 |
Advanced Biotechnology | 2 | 2 | Elective |
CUL-BCH408 |
Phytochemistry | 2 | 2 | Elective |
Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback. Download the approved curriculum (PDF) →
III.
Learning outcomes
What you'll be able to do.
Detailed learning outcomes for this programme are being finalised. Contact admissions for an indicative outline.
VI.
Assessment
How you'll be assessed.
External examiners
In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other Nigerian universities review examination questions, moderate marks, and assess degree projects.
CCMAS compliance
The programme follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards.
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