B.Sc in Biochemistry is a three-year undergraduate program that offers in-depth knowledge of biology and chemistry
with regard to plants, humans and animals processes, human physiology, basic immunology, microbiology, enzymology
etc. The main aim of the program is to make students understand the dynamics and mechanism of the biological activities
taking place inside the human body. The knowledge gained through the studying biochemistry is widely used in various industries like medical research, food and packaging, pharmaceuticals, medicine and genetics. Candidates who have an aptitude for complex biological
processes and have a thorough understanding of relevant texts and have good research skills can take up the course.
The main aim of B.Sc in Biochemistry is to provide aspirants with field-specific knowledge and skill sets through
theoretical and practical sessions.
The main aims and objectives of the degree programme in biochemistry should be:
Course Structure at 100 Level: Biochemistry
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
BIO 101 | General Biology I | 3 | R | 45 | - |
BIO 102 | General Biology II | 3 | R | 45 | - |
BIO 107 | General Biology Practical I | 1 | R | - | 45 |
BIO 108 | General Biology Practical II | 1 | R | - | 45 |
CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 | R | 45 | - |
CHM 102 | General Chemistry II | 3 | R | 45 | - |
CHM 107 | General Chemistry Practical I | 1 | R | - | 45 |
CHM 108 | General Chemistry Practical II | 1 | R | - | 45 |
CSC 101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | R | 30 | 45 |
GST 111 | Communication in English I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
GST 112 | Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence | 2 | E | 30 | - |
GST 113 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 | R | 30 | - |
GST 121 | Use of Library, Study skills and ICT | 2 | R | 30 | - |
MTH 101 | Elementary Mathematics I | 3 | R | 45 | - |
MTH 102 | Elementary Mathematics II | 3 | R | 45 | - |
PHY 101 | General Physics I | 3 | R | 45 | - |
PHY 102 | General Physics II | 3 | R | 45 | - |
PHY 107 | General Physics Practical I | 1 | R | - | 45 |
PHY 108 | General Physics Practical II | 1 | R | - | 45 |
| Total | 41 |
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LH = Lecture Contact Hours; PH = Practical Contact Hours. Electives to be determined by each University.
Course Structure at 200 Level: Biochemistry
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
BCH 201 | General Biochemistry I | 3 | C | 45 | - |
BCH 202 | General Biochemistry II | 3 | C | 45 | - |
BCH 203 | General Biochemistry Practical I | 1 | C | - | 45 |
BCH 299 | Industrial Attachment I (12 Weeks) | 3 | C |
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BIO 201 | Genetics I | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BIO 204 | Biological Techniques | 2 | R | 15 | 45 |
CHM 210 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
CHM 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
CHM 212 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 | R | 30 | 45 |
GST 122 | Communication in English II | 2 | C | 30 | - |
GST 125 | Contemporary Health Issues | 2 | R | 30 | - |
GST 211 | Environment and Sustainable Development | 2 | R | 30 | - |
GST 223 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 2 | R | 30 | - |
MCB 221 | General Microbiology | 3 | R | 30 | 45 |
STA 201 | Statistics for Agriculture & Biological Sciences | 4 | R | 60 | - |
| Total | 38 |
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Electives to be determined by each University
Course Structure at 300 Level: Biochemistry
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
BCH 301 | Introductory Enzymology | 3 | C | 45 | - |
BCH 302 | Chemistry and Metabolism of Carbohydrates | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 303 | Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 304 | Chemistry & Metabolism of amino acids & Proteins | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 305 | Chemistry & Metabolism of Nucleic Acids | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 306 | Analytical Methods in Biochemistry | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
BCH 307 | Membrane Biochemistry | 1 | R | 15 | - |
BCH 308 | Food & Nutritional Biochemistry | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 310 | Bioenergetics | 1 | R | 15 | - |
BCH 311 | General Biochemistry Practical II | 2 | C | - | 90 |
BCH 312 | Principles of Endocrinology | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 313 | Principles of Immunology | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 314 | Toxicology I | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 399 | Industrial Attachment II (12 weeks) | 3 | C |
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CHM 301 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 | R | 30 | 45 |
CHM 303 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 | R | 30 | 45 |
GST 222 | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | R | 30 | - |
GST 224 | Leadership Skills | 2 | R | 30 | - |
GST 311 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | R | 30 | - |
| Total | 39 |
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Course Structure at 400 Level: Biochemistry
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
BCH 401 | Enzymology | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 402 | Biosynthesis of Macromolecules | 1 | R | 15 | - |
BCH 403 | Tissue Biochemistry | 1 | E | 15 | - |
BCH 404 | Bioinorganic Chemistry | 1 | E | 15 | - |
BCH 405 | Molecular Biology | 3 | C | 45 | - |
BCH 406 | Metabolic Regulations | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 407 | Plant Biochemistry | 2 | E | 30 | - |
BCH 408 | Biochemical Reasoning | 1 | R | 15 | - |
BCH 409 | Special Topics/Seminar in Biochemistry | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 410 | Advanced Biochemical Methods | 2 | R | - | 90 |
BCH 411 | Research Project | 6 | C | - | 270 |
BCH 412 | Industrial Biochemistry | 3 | R | 45 | - |
BCH 413 | Pharmacological Biochemistry | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 414 | Endocrinology | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 415 | Forensic Biochemistry | 3 | R | 45 | - |
BCH 416 | Molecular Aspects of Immunology | 2 | R | 30 | - |
BCH 417 | Toxicology II | 2 | R | 30 | - |
| Total | 37 |
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