PhD Biochemistry at Delta State University Abraka

Programme overview

PhD programme in Biochemistry offered in the Department of Biochemistry at Delta State University, Abraka.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Biochemistry | Intake: 2026/2027 academic session (application forms on sale 22 June to 30 November 2026) | Location: Abraka, Delta State

What you will study

Areas of specialization: Food and Nutrition Biochemistry, Fermentation Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Enzymology Biochemistry, Plant Biochemistry and Biochemical Toxicology.

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Entry requirements

Postgraduate Diploma: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline (at least Third Class) or HND (Lower Credit) recognised by Senate. Academic Master's (MSc/MEd/MA/LLM/MEng): relevant Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Lower. Professional Master's: Bachelor's with at least Second Class Lower or HND Upper Credit. MPhil: Master's degree with 50-59% or CGPA 3.00-3.49. PhD: minimum weighted average 60% or CGPA 3.50/5 (Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD: CGPA 4.0/5). All: at least five O-level credits (WASC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB, max two sittings) including English Language and Mathematics (Law, History and International Studies, Linguistics, Music, Theatre Arts accept a pass in Mathematics; Mathematics not compulsory for Religious Studies and Philosophy; Literature in English credit compulsory for Law). Source: 2026/2027 postgraduate admission advert.

Postgraduate (PGD, Masters, MPhil, PhD) applications for the 2026/2027 session are made on the admission portal portal.delsuces.online; sale of forms runs from 22 June 2026 to 30 November 2026. The application form costs N31,000, payable by Zap, transfer, bank, USSD or Opay.

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