{"id":13573,"date":"2024-08-07T09:31:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T09:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/welsu%2024\/?page_id=13573"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:41:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:41:34","slug":"department-of-biological-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/department-of-biological-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Biological Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t

Wellspring University<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\tDepartment of Biological Sciences\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tB.Sc. Microbiology\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tB.Sc. Biochemistry\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t

The Department of Biological Sciences at Wellspring University offers two comprehensive four-year programs leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry. These programs are meticulously designed to provide students with up-to-date scientific knowledge and cutting-edge laboratory skills in their respective fields.\nOur curriculum is structured to ensure that students receive a thorough grounding in both theoretical concepts and practical applications. \nGraduates of the Microbiology and Biochemistry programs are well-equipped for employment in a variety of sectors, including Government and private research institutes, Educational institutions, Pharmaceutical industries, Beverage and food industries, Environmental organisations etc. \nAdditionally, graduates have the opportunity to further their education and enhance their skills through higher degrees and certifications such as the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN). \n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t

The Department of Biological Sciences is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), ensuring that our programs meet high standards of academic quality.\nThe Department of Biological Sciences at Wellspring University is committed to nurturing future scientists by providing an exceptional education that combines rigorous academic training with practical laboratory experience. Join us and embark on a journey towards a successful and fulfilling career in the biological sciences.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tApply Now<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t<\/g><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/g><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\tAdmission Requirements\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tAdmission through Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (4 years Full-Time Degree Programme)\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t

Candidates seeking admission into this department must have:\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\tUTME score as determined.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\tUTME subject combination \u2013 English language, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\tNot less than five (5) credit passes in ordinary level WAEC\/GCE\/NECO\/NABTEB or the equivalent in not more than two sittings. The subjects should be English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and any other from: Food and Nutrition, or Physics Agricultural Science.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tAdmission through Direct Entry (3-years Full-Time Degree programme)\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t

Candidates seeking direct entry admission into this department must have: \n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\tNot less than ordinary level credit passes in at least five (5) subjects in WAEC\/GCE \/NECO\/NABTEB or the equivalent in not more than two sittings. The subjects should be English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and any other from: Food and Nutrition, Physics or Agricultural Science. In addition, candidates must have:<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\tAt least two Advanced Level passes in GCE\/IJMB\/JUPEB<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\tDiploma in a relevant discipline, obtained from a recognized University; National Diploma, from a recognized polytechnic or College of Technology or B.Sc. degree of a recognized university in a related field. <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t<\/span>\t\t\t\tDirect Entry Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board registration.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t

Departmental Head <\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\tDr. Henrietta OBUEH\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t

\nDr. Henrietta Obueh is a highly accomplished Senior Lecturer and academic administrator who currently serves as the Acting Head of Department for Biological Sciences and the Acting Director for the Centre for Leadership and Gender Studies at Wellspring University.\n\nEducation & Expertise\n\nDr. Obueh holds extensive educational qualifications across diverse fields:\n\nPh.D. (2014): Food and Industrial Microbiology, University of Benin (UNIBEN).\nM.Sc. (2001): Environmental and Public Health Microbiology, University of Benin (UNIBEN).\nPGDE (2006): Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU).\nB.Sc. Hons (1992): Microbiology (Second Class Upper Division), Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU).\nAcademic Career\n\nShe commenced her academic career in 2001 at the College of Education, Ekiadolor, Benin, where she progressed through the ranks to attain the highest position of a Chief Lecturer in 2018. During her time there, she held significant administrative roles, including Head of Department for Biology and Director of the Environmental Education Unit.\n\nDr. Obueh joined Wellspring University on March 1st, 2024, and contributes her wealth of experience in teaching, research, and administration to the institution.\n\nResearch & Professional Affiliations\nPublications: Dr. Obueh is a prolific researcher with approximately fifty (50) scholarly articles published in reputable international and national journals.\nProfessional Bodies: She is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations, including:\nSociety for Applied Microbiology (SfAM\/AMI)\nAmerican Society for Microbiology (ASM International & ASM Global)\nNigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)\nTeachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)\nScience Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)\nDetail\tInformation\nDesignation\/Position\tAg. HOD, Biological Sciences\n\nAg. Director, Centre for Leadership and Gender Studies\n\nSenior Lecturer\n\nDepartment | Faculty\tBiological Sciences (Microbiology)\/College of Science and Computing\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\tContact\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t

Email<\/p>\n\t\t\t

obueh.henrietta@wellspringuniversity.edu.ng<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t

Phone<\/p>\n\t\t\t

+234 803 690 2304<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/svg><\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wellspring University Department of Biological Sciences B.Sc. Microbiology B.Sc. Biochemistry The Department of Biological Sciences at Wellspring University offers two comprehensive four-year programs leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry. These programs are meticulously designed to provide students with up-to-date scientific knowledge and cutting-edge laboratory skills in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13573","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13573"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13573\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16207,"href":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13573\/revisions\/16207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellspringuniversity.edu.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}