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PhD Microbiology at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PhD Microbiology is a doctoral programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Microbiology in the Life Sciences, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 3 years.

Level: Doctoral  |  Faculty: Life Sciences  |  Department: Microbiology  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements: The admission requirement for PhD in Microbiology is MSc degree in Microbiology with at least a CGPA of 3.50 from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University. The PhD programme is by research and course work where necessary. All candidates admitted into postgraduate programmes in the Department must have a minimum of credit pass at O' level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English language.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; 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.

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

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