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MSc Microbiology at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Programme overview

The MSc Microbiology is a master's programme offered at Nile University of Nigeria by the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Plot 681, Jabi Airport Bypass, Abuja, FCT. It runs for 1.5 years.

Our M.Sc. Microbiology programme provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the study of microorganisms and their roles in health, industry, and the environment.

Level: Master's  |  Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences  |  Duration: 1.5 years  |  Location: Plot 681, Jabi Airport Bypass, Abuja, FCT

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Application information

Entry requirements

All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level. Candidates with Bachelors degree in Microbiology from an approved university must obtain a minimum of pass degree in the relevant science discipline. Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission. Candidates with Bachelor’s degrees from an approved university must obtain a minimum of second class lower division with a CGPA of 3.0/5.0 for an academic programme. Candidates with at least a third class degree or HND and university PGD with CGPA of 3.0/.5.0 may be considered for admission into academic Master’s degree programmes.

NGN 1,800,000 a year (2026/2027). Nile tuition fees page (2026/2027), row '(M.Sc.) Microbiology': fee per session; fee per semester N900,000; total programme fee N2,700,000. Excludes accommodation. Source

Intake: Annual intake; programme pages state a September start (some postgraduate pages state September or January entry).

Duration: 1.5 years

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

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