You are welcome to the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, Nigeria. Our Department is one of the foundation components of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences at UNIMED. It was established on April 22, 2015, to offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs leading to the award of B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in biochemistry. It also provides instruction for Biochemistry to Medical, Dental, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science and Physiotherapy students.
The Department of Biochemistry is located presently on the main University Campus at Odosida, Ondo City. It is well equipped with a teaching and research laboratory, lecture rooms, staff offices, seminar/conference room, and e-library. It is pioneered by team-spirited, intellectual, proficient and result-oriented members of Academic and Non-academic (Administrative and Technical) staff.
Our Department is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Our faculty has successfully conducted professional exams for three consecutive cohorts of medical and dental students. The Department currently has students in 100 to 400 levels, pursuing their B.Sc degree in Biochemistry. During the B. Sc program, students are exposed to excellent lectures, practical and world-class research.
The mission of the Department of Biochemistry at UNIMED is to employ teaching and research for the creation of knowledge that would be used in tackling health and educational problems in Nigeria and the world at large.
Therefore, the Department of Biochemistry would continue to impart our students with extensive theoretical and practical knowledge to make them stand out among their counterparts in other Nigerian universities. We believe you are ready for the ride.
OBJECTIVES
The department is committed to teaching, research and training through creation of knowledge that contributes to Nigeria’s aspirations to attain global competitiveness in health care delivery and health education.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
The Bachelor of Science (BSc.) programme in Biochemistry aims at producing graduates who are well equipped with knowledge to help them tackle problems through basic and applied research. Emphasis will be laid on establishing a sound knowledge on the recent advances in Biochemistry and the application of these tools in health and food/beverage industry. The Bsc programme will also introduce students to research methodology, research ethics and grant writing. Graduates of the programme will be well equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge to make them eligible for higher degree studies in any aspect of Biochemistry and related disciplines.
100 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER
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COURSE CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDIT
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*CHM 111
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General Chemistry I
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3
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*CHM 112
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General Practical Chemistry
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1
|
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*MAT 111
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Elementary Mathematics I
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3
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*PHY 111
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General Physics I
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3
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*PHY 112
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General Physics II
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2
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*PHY 113
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General Practical Physics I
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1
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*BIO 110
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General Biology I
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4
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|
*GES 111
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Communication in English I
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2
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*GES 112
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Use of Library Study Skills and ICT
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2
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|
*GES 113
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Philosophy and Logic
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2
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TOTAL
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23
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SECOND SEMESTER
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COURSE CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDIT
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*CHM 121
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General Chemistry II
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3
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*CHM 122
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General Practical Chemistry II
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1
|
|
*PHY 121
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General Physics III
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3
|
|
*PHY 122
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General Practical Physics II
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1
|
|
*MAT 121
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Elementary Mathematics II
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3
|
|
*BIO 120
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General Biology II
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4
|
|
*GES 121
|
Communication in English II
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2
|
|
*GES 122
|
Nigerian People and Culture
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2
|
|
*GES 123
|
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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2
|
|
TOTAL
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|
21
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TOTAL CREDIT FOR THE YEAR………………………..44
* = Core Course; + = Mandatory; e = Elective.
200 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER
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COURSE CODE
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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CREDIT
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|
e ANA 212
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General Histology: Cell and Basic Tissue
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2
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|
*CHM 213
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Inorganic Chemistry 1
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2
|
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*CHM 211
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Physical Chemistry
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2
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|
*CHM 214
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Experimental Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
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1
|
|
*BCM 211
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General Biochemistry I
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3
|
|
*BCM 212
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General Biochemistry II
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2
|
|
+ PHS 211
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Introductory and General Physiology
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2
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|
+ MBL 211
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General Microbiology I
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3
|
|
*GES 211
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Entrepreneurship II
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2
|
|
*GES 212
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History and Philosophy of Science
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2
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+CSC 211
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Basic Computer Sciences
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2
|
|
TOTAL
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|
23
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SECOND SEMESTER
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COURSE CODE
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
|
CREDIT
|
|
e ANA 222
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Systemic Histology I
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2
|
|
e MBL 221
|
General Microbiology II
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3
|
|
*BCM 221
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Carbohydrate & Lipid Chemistry
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3
|
|
*BCM 222
|
Protein Chemistry & Enzymology
|
3
|
|
*CHM 221
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Analytical Chemistry
|
2
|
|
*CHM 222
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Organic Chemistry I
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2
|
|
*CHM 223
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Experimental Organic and Analytical Chemistry
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1
|
|
+PHS 223
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Respiratory Physiology
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2
|
|
*GES 222
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Peace Studies and Conflicts Resolution
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2
|
|
e BIO 221
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Introductory Genetics
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4
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|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
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|
24
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TOTAL CREDIT FOR THE YEAR…………………………47
* = Core Course; + = Mandatory; e = Elective.
300 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER
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COURSE CODE
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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CREDIT
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|
* BCM 311
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Immunology & Immunochemistry
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2
|
|
* BCM 312
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Bioenergetics and Membrane Biochemistry
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3
|
|
* BCM 313
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Metabolic Pathway 1
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3
|
|
*BCM 314
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Clinical Biochemistry
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3
|
|
*BCM 315
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General Biochemistry Lab.(Practical)
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1
|
|
+ PBT 315
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Biostatistics
|
2
|
|
e MBL 321
|
Microbial Physiology
|
3
|
|
|
TOTAL
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17
|
SECOND SEMESTER
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COURSE CODE
|
COURSE DESCRIPTION
|
CREDIT
|
|
* BCM 322
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Introductory Molecular Biology
|
2
|
|
*BCM 323
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Metabolic Pathway 2
|
3
|
|
* BCM 325
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Techniques in Biochemical Research
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2
|
|
* BCM 328
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Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
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6
|
|
+ CHM 323
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Organic Chemistry II
|
3
|
|
+ CHM 328
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Organic Chemistry Practical
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1
|
|
|
TOTAL
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17
|
TOTAL CREDIT FOR THE YEAR…………………34
* = Core Course; + = Mandatory; e = Elective.
400 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER
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COURSE CODE
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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CREDIT
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|
* BCM 410
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Regulatory Mechanisms
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2
|
|
* BCM 411
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Advanced Enzymology
|
3
|
|
* BCM 412
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Tissue Biochemistry
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3
|
|
+ BCM 413
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Plant Biochemistry
|
2
|
|
e BCM 414
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Nutrition & Food Science
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3
|
|
+ BCM 415
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Biochemistry of Hormones
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2
|
|
+ BCM 416
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Research Methodology and Biochemical Literature
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2
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+ BCM 417
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Industrial Biochemistry
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2
|
|
+ BCM 490
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Seminar
|
2
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
21
|
|
SECOND SEMESTER
|
|
COURSE CODE
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
|
CREDIT
|
|
|
Clinical & Forensic Biochemistry
|
2
|
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* BCM 421
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Biochemical Pharmacology
|
3
|
|
* BCM 422
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Advanced Molecular Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
e BCM 423
|
Inorganic Biochemistry
|
2
|
|
+ BCM 425
|
Introduction to Biotechnology
|
2
|
|
* BCM 426
|
Biochemical reasoning
|
2
|
|
* BCM 480
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Project
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6
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
20
|
TOTAL CREDIT FOR THE YEAR…………………………41
* = Core Course; + = Mandatory; e = Elective.
SUMMARY OF THE CREDIT LOAD FOR THE PROGRAMME
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LEVEL
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100
|
200
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300
|
400
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TOTAL
|
|
TOTAL CREDIT
|
44
|
47
|
34
|
41
|
166
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