Department of Anatomy

Dr. Gabriel J Ekandem
B.Sc. (Rochester), M.Sc. (Chicago), PhD (Chicago)
Ag. Head of Department

Specialization/Research Interest: Histology and Neuroscience

PROGRAMME OFFERED WITH ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Bachelor of Science B.Sc. Degree Programme in Anatomy (Duration - 4 years)

UME Entry Requirements
Five credit passes at ordinary level (SSCE , NECO, GCE) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language obtained at not more than two sitting. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ADMIT STUDENTS FROM THE PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME

Direct Entry Requirements

Direct entry candidates shall be required to have passed the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (“A�? level GCE) examination or approved equivalent examinations, with credit passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology, plus a credit level pass in English language and Mathematics at “O�? level SSCE or equivalent examination.
Candidates shall be required to fulfill the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board requirements. Direct entry candidates admitted shall be required to take all GST courses that are not reflected in their transcript at the time of admission, possibly in their first year of study (200 level).

Master of Science M.Sc. Degree Programme in Anatomy

Duration:   Minimum of 3 semesters and maximum of 5 semesters
Entry Requirements
This programme is open to candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Anatomy with first or second class honours with CGPA of 3.00 and above in a 5 point scale from University of Uyo or any other equivalent degree of other Universities recognized by the Senate of the University of Uyo. Candidates with MBBS degree, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) are also eligible.

3.   Doctor of Philosophy PhD. Degree Programme in Anatomy
Duration: Minimum of 6 Semesters and maximum of 8 semesters
Entry Requirements
M.Sc. Degree in Anatomy with a minimum of 60% or B Grade average in M.Sc course work from the University of Uyo or any other approved University.
In Addition to (1) above, candidates must satisfy the O/L requirements of the University of Uyo, Five (5) credit passes in O’Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics and must have obtained at least a second class lower division degree with CGPA of at least 3.00 on a five point scale.
Preference will be given to any staff of this department who satisfies the above requirements.

STAFF LIST

Prof. Pitchika V. V. Prasada Rao, B.Sc. (Andhra), M.Sc. (Madras), PhD (Ibadan)

Specialization/Research Interest: Toxicology & Human Anatomy

Associate Prof. Gabriel Ekandem, B.Sc.(Rochester), M.Sc. (Chicago), PhD (Chicago)

Specialization/Research Interest: Histology and Neuroscience

Dr Bassey Etuknwa, MB.BS (Lagos) FRCS (Edinburgh) FWACS.

Specialization: General surgery, Urological & Gynaeological anomalies, Gross/Clinical Anatomy, Genetics.

Dr Azu Onyemaechi Okpara, B.Sc. (Cal), M.Sc. (Lagos), PhD (Lagos), Cert. Plast. (Munich)

Specialization/Research Interest: Andrology, Endocrinology & Histomorphometry

Dr Idoreyin Umoh, MB.BS (Cal), M.Sc. (Cal)

Specialization/Research Interest: Clinical Anatomy & Teratology

Dr Aniekan Imo Peter, B.Sc. (Cal), MB.BS (Cal), M.Sc. (Cal)

Specialization/Research Interest: Anthropology, Clinical Anatomy, Neuroanatomy & Teratology

Mr Moses B. Ekong, B.Sc. (Cal), M.Sc. (Cal)

Specialization/Research Interest: Neurobiology & Developmental Genetics

Mr Aquaisua N. Aquaisua, B.Sc. (Cal), M.Sc. (ABSU)

Specialization/Research Interest: Histology & Neuroanatomy

Ms Eno-obong I. Bassey, B.Sc. (Cal), M.Sc. (Benin)

Specialization/Research Interest: Teratology & Histology

Mr Chris C. Mbadugha, B.Sc. (Port Harcourt), M.Sc. (Ibadan)

Specialization/Research Interest: Brain research, Developmental biology, Wound healing, & Histomorphometry

Ms Rosemary Bassey, B.Sc. (Cal), M.Sc. (Lagos)

Specialization: Reproductive Endocrinology & Histology

Mr Innocent A. Edagha, B.Sc. (Maiduguri), M.Sc. (Ibadan)

Specialization/Research Interest: Neurobiology, Toxicology & Histomorphometry