Continuous assessment & examinations
Each course combines continuous assessment - assignments, tests, and class work - with an end-of-semester examination; weights and formats are set in each course outline.
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 120–180
- Mode Full-time
- Accreditation Fully accredited
I.
About
About the programme.
A degree uniting the chemistry of living systems with industrial chemical processes, preparing graduates for laboratories, manufacturing, and the food, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors.
II.
Curriculum
Four levels, one journey.
75 courses across 4 levels, totalling 137 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.
Download the approved curriculum (PDF)
100
Level
19 courses
34 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHM101 |
General Chemistry I | 2 | 1 | Core |
CHM107 |
General Chemistry Practical I | 1 | 1 | Core |
PHY101 |
General Physics I Mechanics, thermal physics, oscillations and waves. Provides the physical-science foundation underpinning computer hardware and signal proc… | 3 | 1 | Core |
PHY107 |
Practical physics i | 1 | 1 | Core |
BIO101 |
General Biology I | 2 | 1 | Core |
BIO107 |
General Biology Practical I | 1 | 1 | Core |
MTH101 |
Elementary Mathematics I Sets, relations, functions; sequences, series; complex numbers; matrices and determinants; trigonometry. Required mathematics foundation fo… | 3 | 1 | Core GST |
GST111 |
Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
GST121 |
Character in Leadership | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
COS101 |
Introduction to Computing Sciences | 3 | 1 | Core |
CHM102 |
General Chemistry II | 2 | 2 | Core |
CHM108 |
General Chemistry Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
BIO102 |
General Biology II | 2 | 2 | Core |
BIO108 |
General Biology Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
PHY102 |
General physics ii | 2 | 2 | Core |
PHY108 |
General physics practical ii | 1 | 2 | Core |
MTH102 |
Elementary Mathematics II Limits, continuity, differentiation; integration of standard functions; applications in computing problems. | 3 | 2 | Core GST |
GST112 |
Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course. | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
GST104 |
Computer Certification | 1 | 2 | Core GST |
200
Level
18 courses
32 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BCH201 |
General Biochemistry I | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH203 |
General Biochemistry Practical I | 1 | 1 | Core |
CHM211 |
Organic Chemistry I | 2 | 1 | Core |
MCB221 |
General Microbiology I | 2 | 1 | Core |
MCB231 |
Basic Techniques in Microbiology | 2 | 1 | Core |
STA201 |
Statistics for Agriculture and Biological Sciences | 3 | 1 | Core |
ENT211 |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
GST203 |
Techn Plus II | 0 | 1 | Core GST |
GST221 |
Character in Leadership II | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
CUL-BCH201 |
Cellular Physiology | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH202 |
General Biochemistry II | 2 | 2 | Core |
BCH204 |
General Biochemistry Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
CHM212 |
Inorganic Chemistry I | 2 | 2 | Core |
STA208 |
Statistical and Elementary Probability | 4 | 2 | Core |
GST212 |
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
GST204 |
Introduction to French | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
CTC208 |
Tech Plus III | 0 | 2 | Core |
CUL-BCH202 |
Genetic Biology | 2 | 2 | Core |
300
Level
18 courses
34 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BCH301 |
Enzymology | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH303 |
Metabolism of Lipids | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH305 |
Structure and Functions of Nucleic Acids | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH307 |
Membrane Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH309 |
Inorganic Biochemistry | 1 | 1 | Core |
GST321 |
Character in Leadership III | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
CTC311 |
Tech Pro Elevate I | 0 | 1 | Core |
CUL-BCH311 |
Food and Nutritional Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-BCH321 |
Introduction to Environment Pollution and Toxicology | 2 | 1 | Elective |
MCB327 |
Microbial Physiology and Metabolism | 2 | 1 | Elective |
BCH302 |
Metabolism of Carbohydrates | 2 | 2 | Core |
BCH304 |
Metabolism of Amino acids and Protein | 2 | 2 | Core |
BCH306 |
Analytical Methods in Biochemistry | 3 | 2 | Core |
BCH308 |
Bioenergetics | 1 | 2 | Core |
BCH398 |
Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) | 6 | 2 | Core |
GST312 |
Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
ENT312 |
Venture Creation | 2 | 2 | Core |
CTC304IT |
Tech Pro Elevate II | 0 | 2 | Core |
400
Level
20 courses
37 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BCH401 |
Advanced Biochemical Methods | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH403 |
Biosynthesis of Macromolecules | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH407 |
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH409 |
Advanced Enzymology | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH411 |
Special Topics/Seminar in Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH415 |
Tissue Biochemistry | 1 | 1 | Core |
BCH417 |
General Biochemistry Lab. II | 1 | 1 | Core |
BCH423 |
Introductory Toxicology | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH425 |
Membrane Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | Core |
GST411 |
Character in Leadership IV | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
CTC407 |
Works Pro Experience I | 0 | 1 | Core |
BCH499 |
Research Project | 6 | 2 | Core |
BCH402 |
Biochemical Reasoning | 1 | 2 | Core |
BCH408 |
Immunochemistry | 3 | 2 | Core |
BCH404 |
Industrial Biochemistry | 2 | 2 | Core |
BCH414 |
Bioinorganic Chemistry | 1 | 2 | Core |
BCH416 |
Introductory Biotechnology | 2 | 2 | Core |
CTC408 |
Work Pro Experience II | 0 | 2 | Core |
BCH412 |
Plant Biochemistry | 2 | 2 | Elective |
BCH406 |
Pharmacological Biochemistry | 2 | 2 | Elective |
Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback. Download the approved curriculum (PDF) →
III.
Learning outcomes
What you'll be able to do.
Graduates leave equipped with the foundational rigour and the practical skills the field demands.
- Understand molecular processes. Explain metabolic pathways, enzyme function, and the chemistry of biological systems.
- Run laboratory analyses. Perform and interpret biochemical and analytical chemistry techniques with accuracy and safety.
- Apply industrial chemistry. Translate chemical principles into processes for the manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, and energy industries.
- Investigate experimentally. Design experiments, handle reagents responsibly, and analyse quantitative data.
- Work with instrumentation. Operate modern analytical instruments such as spectroscopy and chromatography systems.
- Solve applied problems. Apply biochemistry and chemistry to challenges in health, agriculture, and industry.
VI.
Assessment
How you'll be assessed.
Laboratory & practical work
Laboratory practicals, reports, and a final-year research project are assessed alongside written examinations.
External examiners
In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other universities moderate examinations and assess final-year projects.
NUC CCMAS compliance
Assessment follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards for the discipline.
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