Mastering the
Body's Core Functions.
Physiology is the foundation of medicine. From Medicine to Dentistry, we provide the essential knowledge to understand how life works through practical, theoretical, and applied experimental sciences.
Welcome to Physiology Department
On behalf of every member of staff, I heartily welcome you to the Physiology Department. As one of the foundation Departments in the College of Health Sciences and indeed the University, we strive to uphold the Philosophy of the University and College, which is to raise men of integrity who are sound in knowledge.
Physiology may look like an abstract and wide subject but it is our intention to make it fun and exciting to all our students. It is believed that at the end of their stay in the Department, they would have acquired enough competence in Physiology through appreciating the various mechanisms through which the body performs normal functions.
This webpage contains basic information that will assist you in familiarizing yourself with the Department. We invite you to explore our programmes, research activities, and the vibrant academic community that makes Physiology at UNIOSUN truly exceptional.
Programme Competencies & Skills
Students acquire the following levels of competence and skills, preparing them for global opportunities
Cognitive & Intellectual Ability
Trained to achieve cognitive abilities to study the ever-increasing body of modern physiological knowledge independently during and after training.
Practical Proficiency
Mastery of all basic practical topics in physiology, enabling engagement in postgraduate study or research laboratories anywhere in the world.
Innovation & Problem Solving
Skills to tackle new innovative cases, develop new ideas, and apply physiological principles to real-life situations and entrepreneurship.
Information Retrieval & Literacy
Proficiency in literature search using computer and retrieval media including current contents, index medicus, science citation index.
Scientific Writing
Ability to produce conference papers, poster presentations, theses, dissertations, and journal publications at international standards.
Data Analytics & Computing
Skills in data analysis, graphical preparation, statistics, word-processing, spreadsheets, and internet applications using modern computing tools.
A Foundation for Medical Excellence
Physiology provides a wide range of career opportunities. It also forms a core discipline for most, if not all medically oriented professions.
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Pharmacy & Nursing
- Public Service
- Academia & Research
- Entrepreneurship
CORE
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Programme Philosophy
The philosophy of the undergraduate physiology programme is to train students in theoretical, practical and applied physiology so that they can utilize the basic knowledge for future problem solving and other applications – like practice of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, etc. The graduates should be able to function as entrepreneurs whether in public service or self-employed.
Programme Objectives
- To train students to acquire basic knowledge of physiological principles.
- To train students to acquire sufficient practical knowledge and skills in experimental physiology.
- To train students who will be able to apply physiology to life situations.
- To train students in physiological knowledge sufficient for further studies in related fields.
- To train students who can adapt to various life situations including entrepreneurship.
Admission Requirements
SSCE or equivalent with credit level passes in five (5) subjects at not more than two sittings + acceptable UTME score.
Credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings + acceptable UTME score + Post-UTME screening.
'A' level passes in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology/Zoology OR OND in related Biological Sciences with at least Lower Credit.
Medical students who have successfully completed the Basic Medical Sciences programme with a score of "70%" in Human Anatomy in 300 Level examinations can be admitted into Year Four for an intercalated degree.
Academic Policies
3 Years (Direct Entry)
Minimum
Unauthorized Withdrawal
Standards
Registration & Programme Duration
Registration Procedure
Students shall normally complete registration at the beginning of the semester. Any addition or deletion from registered courses must be made with consent of the course coordinator.
Course Withdrawal
A student may withdraw from a course before one-third of lectures have been given. Withdrawal after this time results in a 0F grade recorded for the course.
Programme Duration
Minimum: 4 years (UTME) / 3 years (Direct Entry). Registration shall not exceed an additional 50% of the programme duration if a student fails to graduate.
Late registration in courses may be allowed with penalty of up to 4 weeks after the commencement of registration. All candidates seeking admission irrespective of UTME scores shall be required to pass the University post-UTME screening test before being admitted.
Graduation Requirement: To qualify for the award of a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Physiology, a student must have completed and passed prescribed compulsory, required and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credit units and obtained the prescribed minimum CGPA.