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MSc Biotechnology at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The MSc Biotechnology is a master's programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Biochemistry in the Life Sciences, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 2 years.

Level: Master's  |  Faculty: Life Sciences  |  Department: Biochemistry  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

Admission Requirement To be considered for admission into the M.Sc. courses, the applicant must satisfy the following requirement: 1. A first degree in Biochemistry, any other Natural Sciences, Agriculture or Human and Veterinary Medicine, or Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ahmadu Bello University with at least a second class honours, or 2. An equivalent degree from another University recognized by Ahmadu Bello University. 3. At least two favorable letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant’s previous academic adviser.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; academic Masters and PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026. Entry requirement: five O'level credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

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