Welcome to the Department of Physiology at Federal University Birnin Kebbi, established in 2015 as part of the institution’s mission to offer world-class education and research. Our department is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human physiological functions, supporting the education of future healthcare professionals.
Facilities:
Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories designed for both teaching and research. The facilities include modern equipment for experimental physiology, enabling hands-on learning and cutting-edge research in areas such as cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurophysiology. Additionally, our digital resources ensure students have access to the latest in scientific literature and virtual simulations.
Staff:
The department boasts a dynamic team of experienced academic staff, each with specialized expertise across various subfields of physiology. Our department is committed to both teaching excellence and research innovation. With a student-centered approach, we foster a supportive environment for intellectual growth and professional development.
Teaching Contributions:
Our department plays a crucial role in educating medical, nursing, and anatomy students. For medical students, we provide comprehensive physiology education, forming the foundation of their understanding of clinical practice. For nursing students, our curriculum focuses on applied physiology, ensuring they have the knowledge to care for patients with complex health needs. For anatomy students, we emphasize functional physiology, helping them appreciate the interconnectedness of body systems and structures.
Career Prospects:
Graduates of our programs benefit from a wide array of career options, including clinical and research positions in hospitals, academic institutions, and research centers. Our physiology courses also provide an excellent foundation for those pursuing advanced degrees or specialized medical training.
Research Subthemes:
The department’s research efforts are driven by several core subthemes:
– Cardiovascular Physiology: Exploring heart function, blood flow, and related disorders.
-Neurophysiology: Investigating the nervous system, brain function, and neurological diseases.
-Respiratory Physiology: Focusing on lung function and disorders related to breathing.
-Endocrine and Metabolism Physiology: Studying hormonal regulation and its impact on body systems.
-Exercise Physiology: Examining how physical activity influences health and disease.
Through innovative research and comprehensive teaching, our department is shaping the future of
healthcare by equipping students with essential physiological knowledge and contributing to cuttingedge scientific discoveries.
Programmes
- BSc. Physiology (Full-time)
Admissions Requirements
Requirements
Five (5) O’level credit passes in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and English Language at Senior Secondary School Certificate in not more than two (2) sittings. Students shall also satisfy matriculation requirements of the University
What you will study
- CHM108 – General Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHM107 – General Chemistry Laboratory I
- GST111 – Communication in English
- GST112 – Nigerian Peoples and Culture
- PIO102 – History, Philosophy and application of Physiology to Medicine
- COS101 – Introduction to Computing Science
- BIO101 – General Biology I
- BIO102 – General Biology II
- BIO107 – General Biology Practical I
- BIO108 – General Biology Practical II
- CHM101 – General Chemistry I
- CHM102 – General Chemistry II
- CHM107 – General Chemistry Practical I
- CHM108 – General Chemistry Practical II
- MTH101 – Elementary Mathematics I
- PHY101 – General Physics I
- PHY102 – General Physics II
- PHY107 – General Physics Practical I
- PHY108 – General Physics Practical II
- SOC104 – Introduction to Psychology
- ANA201 – Gross Anatomy  of Upper and Lower Limb
- PHL206 – Gastro-intestinal Physiology
- GST202 – Logic Philosophy and Human Existence
- PHL204 – ANS & Excitable Tissue Physiology
- PHL204 – ANS & Excitable Tissue Physiology
- ANA202 – Gross Anatomy of Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis & Perin
- GST203 – History and Philosophy of Science
- ANA209 – Histology and Embryology
- PHL205 – Cardiovascular Physiology
- PHL201 – General Physiology, Body Fluids & Blood
- ANA204 – Systemic Histology I
- GST204 – Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- COM201 – Biostatistics
- PHL202 – Respiratory Physiology
- PHL201 – General Physiology, Body Fluids & Blood
- BCH206 – Chemistry of Biomolecules
- ANA202 – Gross Anatomy of Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis & Perin
- PHL202 – Respiratory Physiology
- BCH207 – Basic Enzymology and Intermediary
- GST201 – Communication in English II
- PHL209 – Physiology I (General Physiology)
- ANA204 – Systemic Histology I
- PHL210 – Physiology III (GIT, Renal, Reproductive and Endocrine)
- PHL203 – Introduction to Laboratory Physiology
- PHL301 – Endocrine Physiolgy
- BCH316 – Food and Nutritional Biochemistry
- PHL399 – Students Industrial Work Experience I (SIWES)
- PHL305 – Research Methodology and Skills in Physiology
- PHA302 – General Pharmacology and Chemotheraphy
- PHL307 – Human Physiology II (MBBS)
- ANA303 – Neuroanatomy
- GST301 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- PHL308 – Neurophysiology and Special Senses
- ANA305 – Systemic Histology II
- GST302 – Venture Creation and Growth
- PHL310 – Introduction to Biostatistics
- PHA301 – General Principles of Pharmacology
- ANA311 – Gross Anatomy III (Head, Neck, Neuroanatomy
- PHL302 – Renal Physiology
- PHL406 – Animal Experimentation
- PHL404 – Advanced Endocrinology I
- PHL405 – Special Senses
- PHL411 – Comparative and Environmental Physiology
- PHL490 – Seminar Presentations
- PHL407 – Laboratory Teaching and Instrumentation II
- PHL401 – Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology
- PHL408 – Advance Endocrinology II
- PHL402 – Advanced Renal Physiology
- PHL412 – Advanced Neurophysiology
- PHL403 – Advanced Gastrointestinal Physiology
Research Interest
- Cardiovascular and Diseases of Life-style
- Neurophysiology
- Respiratory Physiology
- Endocrine and Metabolism Physiology
DEPARTMENT STAFF
- DR. JAMIL MUHAMMAD