Master of Veterinary Science (MVSC) in Theriogenology

PHILOSOPHY

The inadequate number of specialists in Theriogenology in the country, coupled with an alarming increase in the number of complicated reproduction cases calls for an urgent need for enhanced training of specialists in this area.  This programme will enhance production of graduates with higher training and skills in various methods of improved animal reproduction, animal production, and modern techniques that can improve and control reproduction for maximum and high quality yield in our animals.  Higher training in Theriogenology will provide specialist training in various methods of clinical, applied reproduction and research.  This will help in production of genetically improved animals and consequently high grade genetically improved disease free animals for meat and milk.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES

Aim:The aim of this programme is to produce professionals with higher knowledge in the areas of Reproduction.

Objectives: The objectives of the programme are:

1. Artificial Insemination and Embryo manipulation techniques.
2. To conduct basic and applied research on all areas of reproduction and eventually produce specialists that will provide highly trained manpower to, the livestock sub sector.
3. To produce specialists in methods of improving reproductive efficiency, through Artificial Insemination, Embryo Transfer, In vitro fertilization, cloning etc

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Five ‘O’ Level credits Passes English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
2. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine,(DVM) degree or its equivalent from any recognized Institutions
3. A related degree of Bachelor of Science with at least a Second Class or its equivalent, accepted to P.G. Board.
4. Candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
5. Other requirements as may be required by the Board of Postgraduate School and University Senate

MODE OF STUDY: Full time only by Course work and  by research.

DURATION: The Programme will require a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 36 for full time and 36 calendar months.

TUITION FEES: As determined by the University authorities.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

1. Graduates of the programme can be employed in any outfit that deals with Animal reproduction, Animal production, Animal health, Teaching and research institutions, public or private farms.
2. They could also be employed in Artificial Insemination Centres or companies, Embryo Transfer Centres or Companies.
3. Graduates could also be self-employed in production, Artificial Insemination Services or Embryo Transfer Services.

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION

1. Small Animal Reproduction
2. Large Animal Reproduction
3. Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer
4. Reproductive Physiology
5. Large Animal Gynaecology
6. Small Animal Gynaecology
7. Controlled Reproduction

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates registered for this programme will be required to:

1. Pass 30 units of core course, 6 units of elective courses
2. Present 2 Seminars at most one per semester.
3. Defend 12 units Dissertation orally before a panel of internal and external examiners and this shall be graded.

LIST OF COURSES

CORE COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSES

CORE COURSES:

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER	UNIT
1.	VTH 801	Advance Obstetrics	1	2(1 + 1)
2.	VTH 802	Large Animal Gyneacology	1	2(1 + 1)
3.	VTH 803	Theriogenology Clinics I	1	2(0 + 2)
4.	VTH 804	Advanced Andrology	1	1(1 + 0)
5.	VTH 805	Artificial Insemination Techniques	1	2(1 + 1)
6.	VTH 806	Mastitis and Udder Management	2	1(1 + 0)
7	VTH 807	Small Animal Reproduction	1	2(1 + 1)
8.	VTH 808	Theriogenology Clinics II	2	2(0+ 2)
9.	VTH 809	Course Seminar	2	2(0 + 2)
10.	VTH 811	Small Animal Gyneacology	2	2(1 + 1)
11.	VTH 812	Controlled Reproduction Techniques	2	2(1 + 1)
12.	VTH 820	Production Diseases	2	1(1 + 0)
13.	FVM 801	Biometrics	1	2(2 + 0)
14.	FVM 802	ICT and Research methodology	1&2	4(3 + 1)
15.	FVM 803	Entrepreneurship	2	2(2 + 0)
16.	FVM 899	Dissertation	1&2	12(0 + 12)

ELECTIVE COURSES:

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER	UNIT
1.	VTH 814	Advanced Reproductive Anatomy	1	2(1 + 1)
2.	VTH 815	Assisted Reproductive Technologies	1	2(1 + 1)
3.	VTH 817	Advanced Reproductive Physiology	1	2(0 + 1)
4.	VTH 818	Immuno-Reprodution	1	2(1 + 1)
5.	VTH 821	Veterinary Emergency Medicine	1	2(1 + 1)
6.	VTH 822	Advances in Endocrine Disorders	2	2(2 + 0)
7.	VTH 823	Herd Health and reproductive management	2	2(1 + 1)
8.	VTH 826	Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery for Reproduction	2	2(2 + 0)
9.	VTH 827	Genetics and breeding	2	1(1 + 0)