Veterinary Degrees Online

Each course offered in the Department is prefixed by one of the codes BIO, BOT, MCB or ZOO indicating that it is a Biology, Botany, Microbiology or Zoology course, respectively. This is followed by four-digit number. The first digit indicates the level or year to which the course belongs; the second digit denotes the Credit Value/Load of the course amongst all courses of that particular level e.g. BIO 1201 (Biology; Level One; Two credits; first level one Biology course).

COURSE ASSESSMENT
Courses are assessed as follows:
a Courses with practical components:
Continuous Assessment 20%
Practical 20%
Examination 60%

b Courses Without practical Components
Continuous Assessment 30%
Examination 70%

COURSE CATEGORIZATION
For each Degree Programme, courses are categorized as follows:

Core Courses: These are courses which must be registered and passed before graduation.

Pre- requisite courses: A pre-requisite course is a course which must be registered and passed prior to taking another specified course e.g. MCB 2201 is a pre-requisite for MCB 2202.

Electives: These are courses from which a student could select to make for credit requirement of a particular level.

REGULATIONS FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The current general regulations of the University (as stipulated in the Students Handbook) and the regulations of the Faculty of Science apply. In addition to these regulations, the following departmental regulations also apply:

All level I students in the Department are required to register 8 credits each of Biology and Chemistry courses, 6 credits of Mathematics courses (MTH 1301 and MTH 1303) and GSP 1202 (Study Skills). The remaining 8 credits should be taken from any of the following subjects: Geography, Mathematics or Physics. However, B.Sc. Microbiology students must register the remaining 8 credits from Physics courses only.

In addition to the course courses specific to each Programme at the 200 level, the following courses are also compulsory for all Level II students of the Department: GSP 2201 (Foundation of Nigerian Culture), GSP 2202 (Nigerian Government and Economy), BCH 2301 (Biochemistry I) CSC 2201 (Introduction to Computer) and CHM 2240 (Organic Chemistry).

All Level III students of the Department are required to take BIO 3102 (Filed Course I) and BIO 3399 (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme, SIWES).

In addition to core courses for each programme at the 400 Level each final year student in the Department is required to take the following courses as pre-requisites for the award of a degree offered by the Department. BIO 4201 (Review Essay). BIO 4213 (Field Course II) and BIO 4699 (Final Year Project).

College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED); OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $40 will be charged.
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher, is required).
Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C with a grade of 65% or higher or a mathematics with a similar content, is required).
Biology, Grade 11 (SBI3C or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher, is required).
Chemistry, Grade 12 (SCH4C or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher, is required).
Note that university (U) courses in the specified subject areas will be deemed acceptable.
All applicants must complete testing through our Test Centre, for which a fee of $40 will be charged (may be subject to change). Results of the tests will be considered in the final evaluation of the applicants. Applicants will be permitted to attend only one testing session each year.
Provide an Immunization Certificate with proof of Tetanus Vaccine upon entry to the program. Students will also be required to obtain a pre-exposure rabies vaccine at their own expense prior to entering the program.
Have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg.
Have strong interpersonal skills and compassion towards animals.
Possess good manual dexterity.
Be dedicated, motivated individuals with the ability to work long hours.
All applicants are expected to be computer proficient including having a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.