Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) basic and applied research methods. in all aspects of physiology, (ii) the functions of organs and bodysystems of healthy animals and (iii) the pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of the common physiological disorders that occur in animals.
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Summary of Courses under the Programme and their Notional Hours Distribution.
YEAR 1
SEMESTER I
Core courses and their course units/credits in semester I
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS |
IS* |
Credits hr |
||
|
VM 621 |
Research Methods |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
VM 622 |
Statistics and Data Management |
35 |
15 |
10 |
20 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
CAP 601 |
General Principles of comparative Physiology |
30 |
7.5 |
15 |
7.5 |
10 |
7.0 |
|
CAP 602 |
Comparative Cardio-pulmonary and renal Physiology |
35 |
10 |
30 |
10 |
15 |
10.0 |
|
CAP 603 |
Physiological Techniques |
20 |
7.5 |
35 |
7.5 |
10 |
8.0 |
|
|
Sub-Total Hours/Credits |
160 |
60 |
100 |
55 |
75 |
45.0 |
*L= Lectures; T*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
Elective courses and their units/credits in semester I
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study(Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L |
T |
P |
AS |
IS |
Credits |
||
|
MBB 601 |
Molecular Biology |
20 |
5 |
20 |
10 |
5 |
6.0 |
|
CAP 604 |
Physiology of marine animals |
20 |
10 |
15 |
10 |
10 |
6.5 |
|
VA 608 |
General Anatomy |
30 |
10 |
40 |
10 |
10 |
10.0 |
|
|
Sub-Total Hours/Credits |
70 |
25 |
75 |
30 |
25 |
22.5 |
|
|
Total Hours/Credits(core + electives) |
230 |
85 |
175 |
85 |
100 |
67.5 |
L= Lectures ; T= Tutorial ; P= Practical ; AS= Assignement ; IS= Independent Study
SEMESTER II
Core courses and their units/credit hours
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
IPM 600 |
Research Innovations Management and Commercialization |
40 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
10 |
|
CAP 605 |
Comparative Neuro-Muscular and endocrine Physiology |
30 |
7.5 |
30 |
7.5 |
15 |
9.0 |
|
CAP 606 |
Comparative Nutritional Physiology |
25 |
7.5 |
15 |
7.5 |
10 |
6.5 |
|
VBP 606 |
Forensic Science |
40 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
|
CAP 607 |
Comparative Reproductive Physiology |
20 |
10 |
15 |
10 |
15 |
7.0 |
|
CAP 608 |
Physiology of Exercise and Special Environments |
15 |
7.5 |
15 |
7.5 |
10 |
5.5 |
|
|
Sub-Total Hours/Credits |
170 |
42.5 |
115 |
62.5 |
90 |
48 |
L= Lectures ; T= Tutorial ; P= Practical ; AS= Assignement ; IS= Independent Study
Electives Courses and their units/credit hours
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study(Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L |
T |
P |
AS |
IS |
Credits |
||
|
VA 601 |
Comparative Functional Anatomy |
20 |
10 |
40 |
10 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
ACB 602 |
Molecular Developmental Biology |
20 |
5 |
20 |
5 |
10 |
6.0 |
|
VBP 602 |
Applied Enzymology |
45 |
10 |
20 |
15 |
20 |
10.0 |
|
VA 610 |
Comparative wildlife anatomy |
20 |
10 |
45 |
10 |
10 |
9.5 |
|
|
Sub-Total Hours/Credits |
100 |
35 |
125 |
40 |
55 |
35.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Hours/Credits |
270 |
77.5 |
240 |
102.5 |
145 |
83.5 |
*L= Lectures; T*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
Credits for research proposal writing
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
ST* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
CAP 609 |
Research Proposal Writing |
0 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
15 |
|
|
TOTAL |
0 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
15 |
*L= Lectures; ST*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
Credits for dissertation writing
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
ST* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
CAP 700 |
Dissertation |
0 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
390 |
45 |
|
|
TOTAL |
0 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
390 |
45 |
*L= Lectures; ST*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum admission requirement for the MSc. Comparative Animal physiology shall include candidates with following qualification:
- Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) or Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized institution with at least B grade in Physiology subjects.
- Holders of BSc. in Animal Sciences, BSc in Wildlife Management, BSc. in Aquaculture, BSc Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences, BSc. in Zoology, and BSc. in Education with specialty in Biology from a recognized University with at least upper second-class honours in biological subject.
- Holders of BSc degrees from recognized Universities with at least upper second-class honours with at least five credits in relevant subjects and should meet minimum SUA’s admission requirements.
- Holders of Lower class honors/PASS in BSc degrees from recognized Universities with at least credit in a biological subject BUT have shown evidence of working for a minimum of two years and or further training relevant to the discipline of Physiology and health challenges facing terrestrial and aquatic resources and have published at least one paper in a peer reviewed journal.
See also: General Minimum Admission Qualifications for Postgraduate Studies
FEES
HOW TO APPLY
CONTACT
For further information, please contact
The Director,
Directorate of Postgraduate studies, Research, Technology Transfer and Consultancy
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3151, Chuo Kikuu,
Morogoro, Tanzania.
Telephone:+255 023-2640013,
Fax: +255 023 2640013
E-mail: postgraduate.students@suanet.ac.tz
Website: http://www.dprtc.sua.ac.tz/
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