Ph.D Programme in Applied Hydrobiology and Fisheries

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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the Ph.D programme is to train graduates with a more practical and functional knowledge and skills in either Applied Hydrobiology or Fisheries so that they can take up careers especially in our Universities, Research Institutes, Industries and Self employment.

The internal Postgraduate programme will not only reduce cost of sending our Academic staff to other Institutions outside and within the country, but it will also enable these graduates to help in teaching in the Department and contribute to the development of the department while under training. The University will benefit by training the staff in areas relevant to its need and also attract research grants from industries and government in specific programmes.

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SCOPE OF PROGRAMME
The Ph.D programme in Applied Hydrobiology or Fisheries will be by research. The candidates will be expected to cover a specialized area of Applied Hydrobiology or Fisheries that is of relevance to our immediate environment.

COURSE DURATION

Full-time Ph.D is 24 Calendar months.

Part-time Ph.D is 36 Calendar months.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
The areas of specialization include
a) Applied Hydrobiology
b) Fisheries.

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ENTRY / GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted into the Ph.D programme of the department, in addition to satisfying the Postgraduate School requirements for admission, the candidate must satisfy the following requirements:

a) Posses an MSc or M.Tech. or its equivalent in Applied Hydrobiology and Fisheries of the Federal University of Technology, Yola or of other recognized Institutions.

b) Candidates with MSc or M.Tech in other disciplines such as Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Zoology or any other qualifications acceptable to the Senate of Federal University of Technology, Yola may be considered for admission.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to qualify for a Ph.D degree, candidates are required to satisfy the following:

a) Undertake field/laboratory based original investigative research in the candidates chosen speciality under the supervision of a Supervisory Committee

b) Present a written thesis to a panel of examiners including external examiner(s)

c) To pass written examination on all course work where prescribed

d) To present a satisfactory Seminar(s)

e) To pass oral examination on the thesis by a panel of Internal and External Examiner(s)

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JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS OF GRADUANDS

Graduands with specialization in any of the areas listed under 4 above will have career opportunities in the following:

a) Universities

b) Research Institutes

c) Industries

d) Water Resources Establishments

e) Public Service

f) Self employment

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LECTURERS IN THE PROGRAMME

1. Dr. B.M.B. LADU - FUTY

2. Dr. S.P. MADAKAN - (UNIMAID)

3. Dr. J.W. WADE - UNIJOS

4. Miss Z.Z. ZAKARI - FUTY

5. Mr. A.A. KOTOS - FUTY

6. Dr. S. LAMAI - FUT - MINNA

CONTACT

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