Zoology
Zoology
Postgraduate Program
Welcome to the Zoology department. We offer a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.
Our faculty members are dedicated researchers and educators who bring extensive industry experience to the classroom.
Available Specializations
- Animal Physiology
- Applied Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Biological Conservation and Management
- Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Entomology
- Parasitology
Admission Requirements
a. O’level
5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Biology and any other 3 Science subjects with at least a pass in maths.
b. Postgraduate Diploma(PGD)
The candidate must be a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University with at least a Third-Class degree or a minimum of lower Credit in the Higher National Diploma, HND, from a recognized Institution.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Zoology is open to first degree holders in Science Education, Microbiology, Botany, Biology, Agriculture, Forestry, Physiology and those with a third class or pass degrees in Zoology. Also graduates with good HND/HNC in related Biological sciences are eligible to apply.
c. Master’s Degree (MSc)
i. The candidate must have a first degree in the relevant discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University
ii. A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied
d. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
A candidate who holds a master’s degree in a relevant discipline with an FCGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5 Point Scale or an average of 60%, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University may be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirement is satisfied
