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Standard Curricula
Department of Biological Sciences
BRIEF HISTORY — The Department of BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES is one of the pioneer Departments in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology of Osun State University, established at the inception of the University in September, 2007. The Department offers B.Sc. Degree programme in Microbiology with plans to offer two additional programmes: Plant Biology and Zoology at the second phase of development.
There are three functional laboratories in the Department that serve the academic programme of the Department. The laboratories are well equipped to cope with the teaching of students and for the use of academic staff for research purposes.
The students registered in the Department offer same courses at the 100 level but start to offer courses in their chosen disciplines from the 200 level. At the 300 level Rain Semester, all students in the Department are required to proceed on six-months Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) as part of their graduation requirements. The academic programme of the Department operates academic curricular that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.
Fully equipped for microbiology teaching & advanced research.
Industrial Integration & SIWES
At the 300 level Rain Semester, all students proceed on a 6-month Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), bridging the gap between theoretical microbiology and real-world applications in health, industry, and research institutes.
NUC BMAS COMPLIANTPhilosophy & Academic Objectives
Microbiology Programme Philosophy
The Microbiology programme is designed to provide a sound understanding of the concepts of microorganisms, which are unicellular or cell-cluster microscopic organisms, in relation to mankind and the environment. The programme is designed to elaborate the importance of microorganisms in industry, health and environmental sectors of the society and planned to equip the students with sound theoretical and practical knowledge in biology.
Efforts are geared towards making the training relevant to society, health sectors, research institutes and industry and to inculcate in students the entrepreneurial and problem solving ability. It also offers sufficient knowledge of theoretical principles to enable promising graduates undertake postgraduate work in Microbiology and related disciplines.
- To broadly educate students for positions in the industry, health sector, research institutes.
- To prepare the students for graduate and professional studies in the applied areas of microbiology.
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Admission & Registry Guidelines
General: At least five (5) O/L credits, two of which must be at Advanced Level or approved equivalents.
Registration Procedure
• Registration normally at semester start.
• Course addition/deletion requires Coordinator consent.
• Withdrawal allowed before ⅓ of lectures; later withdrawal = 0F grade.
• Late registration up to 4 weeks with penalty.
Duration of Programmes
Minimum: 4 years (3 years for direct entry). Maximum registration shall not exceed an additional 50% of the programme duration if student fails to graduate within minimum years.
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for a degree of Osun State University, a student must: (i) complete & pass prescribed units including all compulsory courses, (ii) meet required & optional course standards, (iii) obtain the prescribed minimum CGPA.
Admission Summary — Biological Sciences: All candidates must satisfy O/L credits (5 subjects max 2 sittings) + UTME score + University Post-UTME screening. Direct Entry candidates require 5 O/L credits plus 2 A-Level passes (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or ND/UNIOSUN Foundation. The B.Sc. Microbiology programme follows NUC Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.
