PhD degrees in Biology & Life Sciences in Nigeria

Compare 321 PhD programmes in Biology & Life Sciences at 81 universities in Nigeria: tuition fees, entry requirements, intakes and scholarships.

321 programmes found

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PhD Microbiology

Olusegun Agagu University of Sc. & Tech., Okitipupa, Ondo, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session is open for PGD, PGDE (STEM Education), MS

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PhD Microbiology

Covenant University Ota, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual undergraduate intake via UTME and CUSAS post-UTME screening; 2026/2027 admissions open (per admissions site).

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PhD Microbiology

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake via UTME, Direct Entry and JUPEB; postgraduate admissions ongoing, with first and second semester entry.

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PhD Microbiology

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
For M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes, admission is processed at the beginning of each semester. Candidate

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PhD Microbiology

Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake; applications open for the 2026/2027 academic session (UTME and Direct Entry routes).

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PhD Microbiology

Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Postgraduate admission is open for PGD, M.Sc. and PhD programmes; MSc and PhD applicants submit a co

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PhD Microbiology

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake via JAMB UTME and Direct Entry; admission screening based on JAMB score with BIU as first choice, no post-UTME screening.

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PhD Microbiology

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
2026/2027 academic year (applications close 30 October 2026)

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PhD Microbiology

Paul University, Awka - Anambra State, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).

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PhD Microbiology

Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake via JAMB UTME and Direct Entry; applications through the admissions portal (admission.veritas.edu.ng).

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