Dr Udoudo Moses Ekanemesang
B.S (Abilene); M.S (Oklahoma); PhD (Tennessee); MPH (Macon)
Acting Head of Department

Area of Specialization/Research Interest:  Enzymology, Protein Chemistry, Molecular Epidemiology and Neurochemistry.

Programmes Offered with Admission Requirements:
(Full Time)

(1)       Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Biochemistry
Admission Requirements:
(a)         UME Entry Requirement for
The UME entry requirements for the B. Sc. (Hons) degree in Biochemistry are five credits at ordinary level (Senior School Certificate Examination organized by WAEC, NECO or other recognized examination bodies) including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language obtained at not more than two sittings.
(b)       Direct Entry Requirements
Candidates seeking   admission into the Department by direct entry should possess, in addition to ordinary level requirements, one of the following:

1. General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level in at least two relevant subjects.
2. B. Sc. Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) obtained from a recognized institution in the following subject areas: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Food Science and Technology and Food Engineering.

(2)        Master’s Degree (M.Sc) in Biochemistry
Admission Requirements:

An applicant for admission to the M.Sc. degree of the Department of Biochemistry shall satisfy the following requirements:

(a)        Be a graduate of the University of Uyo, or any other university recognized by the Senate of the University of Uyo.

(b)        Possess a good Second Class Honours degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related discipline.  Also candidates who hold PGD with a minimum credit level pass in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related discipline may be considered with the approval of Senate.

(3)        Doctorate Degree PhD in Biochemistry
Admission Requirements:

1.      To be admitted into the Ph.D  Programme, a candidate should have   

     successfully completed the M.Sc Programme and obtained a cumulative      
grade points average of at least a “B”.  The candidate must be M.Sc.
graduate of the University of Uyo or other institution recognized by   
Senate of the University of Uyo.  Such M.Sc. degree must be in a
relevant field.

1.      Candidates for admission to postgraduate degree programmes will in addition 

     to other qualifications be required to take and pass an aptitude test.    

STAFF LIST
1.         Prof Offiong Udo Eka, H/Dip Ed (TCD), B.Sc (UCD), M.Sc (London), PhD (NUI).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Food Science, Nutritional and Industrial Biochemistry

2.         Prof Sunday Itauma Ette, B.A (Pennyslvania), M.Sc (Atlanta), PhD (Ibadan).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Clinical Biochemistry and Protein Chemistry.

3.         Prof (Mrs) Ekaette U.I. Etuk, B.Sc (Lagos) PhD (Calabar)
Specialization/Research Interest:  Nutritional Biochemistry and Nutritional Toxicology. 

4.         Prof Enomfon Jonah Akpan, HND (Calabar), PGD (Enugu), M.Sc (Enugu),
PhD (Calabar).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Biochemical Pharmacology and Clinical 
Biochemistry.

5.         Prof David Okon Edem, B.Sc (UNN), M.Sc (Calabar), PhD (Calabar).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Nutritional Biochemistry.

6.         Dr Justine Timothy Ekanem, B.Sc (Ibadan), M.Sc (Ibadan), PhD (Ilorin).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Cellular and Parasite Biochemistry Bioinformatics.

7.         Dr (Mrs) Arit Johnson Ekpo, B.Sc (Atlanta), M.Sc (Tuskegee), PhD (Uyo).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Nutritional and Clinical Biochemistry.

8.         Dr Edet Okon Akpanyung, B.Sc (UNN), M.Sc (Ibadan), PhD (Calabar).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Nutritional and Clinical Biochemistry.

9.         Dr Monday Isaiah Akpanabiatu, HND (London), PGD (Calabar), M.Sc (Calabar),
PhD (Calabar).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Biochemical Toxicology and Clinical Biochemistry.

10.       Dr (Mrs) Justina I. R. Udotong, B.Sc (Calabar), PhD (Calabar).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Biochemical Toxicology.

11.       Mr Henry Dan Akpan, B.Sc (Uyo), M.Sc (Calabar)
Specialization/Research Interest:  Clinical Biochemistry.

12.       Mr Itoro Friday Usoh, B.Sc (Uyo), M.Sc (Ibadan) 
Specialization/Research Interest:  Drug Metabolism and Toxicology.

13.       Mr Oboso Edem Etim, B,Sc (Uyo), M.Sc (Ibadan).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Drug Metabolism and Toxicology.

14.       Dr Otitoju Olawale, B.Sc (UNN), M.Sc (UNN), PhD (UNN).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology.

15.       Dr (Mrs) Jessie Idongesit Ndem, B.Sc (Uyo), M.Sc (Calabar), PhD (Calabar).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Clinical Biochemistry and Biochemical Toxicology.

16.       Dr Anthony Fidelis Uwah, B.Sc (Uyo), MBBCH (Calabar).
Specialization/Research Interest:  Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine.

17.       Miss Blessing Ebele Obinaju, B.Sc (Okija), M.Sc (Lancester)
Specialization/Research Interest:  Environmental Biochemical Toxicology.