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PGD Biochemistry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PGD Biochemistry is a postgraduate diploma programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Biochemistry in the Life Sciences, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 1 year.

Level: Postgraduate diploma  |  Faculty: Life Sciences  |  Department: Biochemistry  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirement To be considered for admission into the course, the applicant must satisfy the following requirements: i. A first degree in Biochemistry and other Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary, Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Chemical Engineering with at least a third class honours of Ahmadu Bello University or HND with upper credit or ii. An equivalent degree from another University recognized by Ahmadu Bello University. iii. At least twofavorable letters of recommendation, oneof which must be from the applicant¡¦s previous academic advisor. Forty percent (40%) of the admission quota will be reserved for female applicants. Similarly, thirty percent (30%) of the admission quota will be reserved for non-Nigerians.

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.

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

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