Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden campus

STEM

PhD Zoology at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PhD Zoology is a doctoral programme offered by the Department of Zoology in the Faculty of Biological Sciences at Akwa Ibom State University. The department's research areas for this level include Entomology, Parasitology and Public Health, Hydrobiology, and Fisheries.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences  |  Department: Zoology  |  Intake: 2026/2027 academic year (applications close 30 October 2026)  |  Location: Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State

What you will study

Specialisation areas listed for the degree: Entomology, Parasitology and Public Health, Hydrobiology, and Fisheries.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry, and Physics. b) B.Sc. Degree in Zoology, Biology, Hydrobiology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Agriculture and allied courses with a minimum of CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale average in the relevant discipline. c) A Master’s degree in Zoology or related disciplines (such as: Biology, Parasitology, Entomology, Hydrobiology, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Ecology, Marine Biology, Agriculture, Environmental Biology and other allied courses) with a CGPA of 3.50 or 60% (B) from Akwa Ibom State University or any other recognized University.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic year includes PhD programmes through the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Postgraduate applications for 2026/2027 close on 30 October 2026. The application form costs N30,000 (N30,700 including charges, paid by debit card) at aksu.edu.ng/pg.

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

Explore more study programmes

STEM

BAgric Animal Science

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
UTME route: minimum five credits including English Language, UTME score of at least 140, post-UTME s

STEM

BAgric Crop Science

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
UTME route: minimum five credits including English Language, UTME score of at least 140, post-UTME s

STEM

BAgric Soil Science

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
UTME route: minimum five credits including English Language, UTME score of at least 140, post-UTME s

STEM

BSc Biochemistry

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
UTME route: minimum five credits including English Language, UTME score of at least 140, post-UTME s

STEM

BSc Botany

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
UTME route: minimum five credits including English Language, UTME score of at least 140, post-UTME s

STEM

BSc Chemistry

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
UTME route: minimum five credits including English Language, UTME score of at least 140, post-UTME s

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.