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| POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA AND DEGREES OFFERED |
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There is an increasing awareness in the exploitation of natural products as food and as medicines. This, no doubt, calls for a sound scientific understanding and specialized training which rest on applied chemical, biological and pharmaceutical principles. Hence the Drug Research and Production Unit have introduced these postgraduate programmes in Phytomedicines.
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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PHYTOMEDICINES |
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Diploma Programme are required to hold a science, agricultural science or biomedical science degree from a recognised University. Graduates of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved University with a minimum of a third class degree in relevant subjects may also be admitted into the programme.
Duration
The course shall last for two semesters full time.
Requirements for the Award of Postgraduate Diploma in Phytomedicines
To qualify for the award of the postgraduate diploma in Phytomedicines, the candidate shall be required to take and pass all the courses offered and present a project report on an approved topic. In addition, candidates will be required to take at least one elective course. The total workload shall be 22 Units. Further assessment of the candidate will be as stipulated in the University Graduate Studies Handbook.
Harmattan Semester
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Course Title |
Units |
| DRP 601 |
Introduction to the scientific basis of herbal therapy |
1 |
| DRP 603 |
Common diseases and their causes |
3 |
| DRP 605 |
Basic Phytochemistry |
3 |
| DRP 607 |
Introductory human biology |
2 |
| DRP 610 |
Project |
2 |
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Elective Courses
| DRP 609 |
Conservation of Medicinal Plants |
2 |
| DRP 611 |
Plants as source of Food and Medicines |
2 |
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Rain Semester
| Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| DRP 602 |
Techniques in crude drug standardization and preparation |
2 |
| DRP 604 |
Introduction to the Pharmacology of crude drugs |
3 |
| DRP 606 |
Seminar |
1 |
| DRP 608 |
Principles of Chemotherapy |
1 |
| DRP 610 |
Project |
2 |
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Elective Courses
| DRP 612 |
Introduction to the toxicology of natural products |
2 |
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TOTAL - |
26 |
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MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PHYTOMEDICINES (MSc Phytomedicines) |
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Admission Requirements
The M.Sc (Phytomedicines) Degree is essentially a research degree. It is designed for candidates who intend to take up teaching and/or research work in phytomedicines in the Universities or allied institutions. It is intended, therefore, that candidates for the degree will be thoroughly prepared for academic work.
A candidate who has obtained at least a Second Class (Lower Division) in an appropriate Honours Degree Programme of Obafemi Awolowo University or its equivalent in any other recognised University shall normally be admitted as a candidate for the M.Sc. (Phytomedicines) Degree.
Duration
The M.Sc Programme shall last for four semesters according to University regulations.
Requirements for the award of the Master of Science Degree in Phytomedicines
To qualify for an M.Sc. Degree in Phytomedicines, the candidate shall be required to take a minimum of 24 Credit Units from all the courses listed, apart from DRP 640 (Research Thesis with 6 Units). Candidates will be required to take one elective course. The total work load shall be 32 Units.
Harmattan Semester
| Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| DRP 621 |
Advances in Herbal Therapy |
2 |
| DRP 623 |
Advanced Human Biology |
3 |
| DRP 625 |
Chemistry of Natural Products |
4 |
| DRP 627 |
Physiological basis of Phytomedicines |
2 |
| DRP 629 |
Toxicology of Natural Products |
2 |
| DRP 631 |
Advanced Chemotherapy |
1 |
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Elective Courses
| DRP 609 |
Conservation of Medicinal Plants |
2 |
| DRP 611 |
Plants as source of Food and Medicines |
2 |
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Rain Semester
| Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| DRP 622 |
Standardization, Preparation and Formulation of Crude Drugs |
3 |
| DRP 624 |
Basic Human Pathology |
4 |
| DRP 626 |
Research Methods in Phytomedicines |
2 |
| DRP 628 |
Seminars on current topics in Phytomedicines Research |
1 |
| DRP 630 |
Principles of Drug Evaluation |
2 |
| DRP 640 |
Thesis |
6 |
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Elective Courses
| DRP 632 |
Enzyme Biotechnology |
2 |
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TOTAL - |
40 |
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D. Phytomedicines) |
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Admission Requirements
The Ph.D. degree proramme is open to candidates holding a M.Sc. (Phytomedicines) degree (with a minimum of 60B+ weighted average) or M.Phil. degree in Phytomedicines from a recognised institution. A M.Sc or M. Phil. Degree holder in a related discipline may be required to take and pass all the prescribed courses listed for the M. Sc. (Phytomedicines) Programme.
Areas of specialization
The Programme of study consists of five sets of specialties from which a candidate may choose one based on his/her special area of interest.
These areas are:
- Drug Analysis
- Phytochemistry
- Toxicology
- Experimental Chemotherapy
- Dosage form design
Examination
The PhD degree will be subject to general and special regulations laid down by the University and the Faculty. All candidates for the PhD degree shall be required to pass a qualifying examination. In addition, for the successful award of the PhD degree, the completion of a PhD thesis which will be expected to show clarity and independence of thought representing an original contribution to knowledge will be required.
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