Master of Philosophy in Animal Science
Admission Requirements
Five O’ level credit passes in English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Physics. B. Agriculture (Animal Science) from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or any other recognised institution with a minimum of second class lower division. The candidate must also possess any of a-b below.
- Master of Science degree in Animal Science of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or any other recognised institution with CGPA of less than 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale or its equivalent.
- Master of Science degree in cognate disciplines from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or any other recognised institution with CGPA of less than 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale or its equivalent.
In addition, a candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirements of the University, and any other qualification acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and the Senate of the University.
Courses
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry
Animal Physiology
Livestock Product Science
Pasture and Range Management
Courses for Animal Breeding and Genetics:
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|
| MPHL 801 | Immunogenetics | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 804 | Advanced Endocrinology | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 805 | Animal Behaviour | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 806 | Reproductive Management and Control Breeding | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 807 | Genetic Engineering of Domestic Animals | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 813 | Molecular and Biochemical Genetics | 3(2+1) |
Courses for Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry:
| MPHL 802 | Bioenergetics | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 803 | Feeds, Feed Production and Feed-mill Management | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 805 | Animal Behaviour | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 808 | Metabolism of Minerals and Vitamins | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 809 | Metabolism of energy | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 810 | Metabolism of Protein and Nucleic acids | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 820 | Digestive Physiology of Farm Animals | 2(1+1) |
Courses for Animal Physiology:
| MPHL 804 | Advanced Endocrinology | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 805 | Animal Behaviour | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 815 | Physiology of Egg Production | 2(1+1) |
| MPHL 820 | Digestive Physiology of Farm Animals | 2(1+1) |
Courses for Livestock Product Science:
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|
| MPHL 805 | Animal Behaviour | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 815 | Physiology of Egg Production | 2(1+1) |
| MPHL 816 | Processing Plant Practices for Animal Products | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 817 | Animal Byproducts Technology | 3(2+1) |
Courses for Pasture and Range Management:
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|
| MPHL 803 | Feeds, Feed Production and Feed-mill Management | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 805 | Animal Behaviour | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 820 | Digestive Physiology of Farm Animals | 2(1+1) |
| MPHL 821 | Forage Conservation | 3(2+1) |
| MPHL 822 | Pasture and Rangeland Productivity and Quality Indices | 3(2+1) |
