Department of Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry attained full departmental status in April 2022, having existed as a program under the Department of Biological Sciences since inception of Mountain Top University in 2015.

Mission Philosophy of the Department

The Department of Biochemistry is envisioned to provide the highest quality of training to students, leading to the award of B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Phil and PhD in Biochemistry, through the integration of theoretical, hands on and qualitative scientific approach towards the in depth discovery of the chemical basis of life processes especially at the molecular level. This is achieved through the engagement of erudite and godly faculty members wholly committed to actualizing the vision of producing topnotch, morally sound, highly competitive and revolutionary solution-provider graduates of global relevance.

• To provide students with a broad and balanced foundation of biochemical knowledge and practical skills.
• To develop in students the ability to apply knowledge and skills to solving theoretical and practical problems in biochemistry with direct application to human living.
• To develop in students, a range of transferable and entrepreneurial skills that are of value in biochemical and non- biochemical employment.
• To provide students with knowledge and skills base from which they can proceed to further studies in specialised areas of biochemistry or multi-disciplinary areas involving biochemistry.
• To provide, through training and orientation, an appreciation of the rewards of inter- and multi-disciplinary approach to the solution of complex life problems.
• To generate in students an appreciation of the importance of biochemistry in industrial, economic, environmental, technological and social development.
• To instil in students a sense of enthusiasm for biochemistry, an appreciation of its application in different contexts and to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying.

Career opportunities exist locally and internationally for our graduates. Our graduates are in high demands in the following sectors:

1. Oil and gas
2. Research
3. Food and agro allied industries
4. Pharmaceutical industries
5. Health and dietetics 
6. Medical /Chemical Pathology and Diagnostics
7. Forensics
8. Biotech industries
9. Agricultural research
10. Environmental protection agencies
11. Health risk assessement
12. Education
13. Confectioneries
14. Water treatment and management
15. Breweries
16. Consultancy
17. Entrepreneurship
18. Waste management
19. Bioremediation
20. Disease control, Non Governmental Organizations etc...

The Department of Biochemistry presently has the following research units:

• Nutritional and Industrial Biochemistry
• Phytomedicine and Drug Discovery
• Toxicology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Biomembrane and Lipidomics
• Reproductive and Hormonal Biochemistry
• Cellular Genetics and Oncology

Learning Outcome

Biochemistry graduates are expected to develop a wide range of different skills and abilities. These are divided into three broad categories:

1. Regime of Subject Knowledge Graduates of biochemistry are expected to develop high cognitive abilities and skills related to biochemistry.
2. Competencies and Skills Biochemistry graduates are also expected to exhibit high practical skills in biochemistry.
3. Behavioural Attitudes Graduates of biochemistry are expected to be able to transfer this skill to non-biochemistry specific competencies.