Abia State University

Business Education is an undergraduate course of Abia State University which prepares students for the teaching of business administration. The course explores the fundamentals of business, such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, accounting, and marketing. These are in addition to the fundamentals of education, such as the history and philosophy of education. It combines a solid foundation in business with teaching capacities in business and marketing. Undergraduates learn about all aspects of business including accounting, marketing, finance, management and ethics. Business Education also discusses principles, concepts and issues related to international business transactions.G...

BSc Agriculture is an undergraduate course of Abia State University which explores the fundamentals of agricultural science, agricultural production, as well as biology and natural environments. Undergraduates will develop core practical skills across plant and soil science, animal science and agricultural economics. The course will also examine key aspects of agricultural production from scientific, economic, environmental and ethical perspectives. It equips the students with the expertise to function in the fields of agronomy, plant breeding and farm management.Graduates of Agriculture possess the right combination of technical skills and problem-solving capacities to work in ...

The bachelor’s programme in Human Anatomy is an undergraduate course of Abia State University. The course involves the study of human skeleton, cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body, and how these function cohesively.  It also explores the analysis of evolution and the structure, function, development and behaviour of human species. It educates students on the normal structure and function of the human body, while providing insights to the probable consequences of disrupting these.  Undergraduates will have the opportunity to learn these from practical classes involving specimens and models.Graduates of Human Anatomy degree work in health, life science and resear...

Linguistics and Communication Studies is an undergraduate programme of Abia State University. The course explores the structure of language and communication skills. It covers the study of grammar, semantic, and sociolinguistics, which involve the social functions of language. It provides students with the tools for analysing language,  conducting research, and communicate meaningfully. Students will receive extensive training in writing and speaking, both for a technical audience and more generally. They also explore the role of language and communication in society, both from a broad theoretical perspective and in narrower, more focused and applied domains.As a graduate of Lin...

The bachelor’s programme in Mass Communication is an undergraduate programme of Abia State University.  The course involves the study of the various means by which individuals, organisations and other bodies relay information through mass media to large segments of the population at the same time. It outlines different tools used in disseminating information such as newspapers, television, radio and magazines. The degree programme acquaint students with the knowledge of media institutions and processes such as diffusion of information, and how media influences public opinion. Completing the programme will make you an, critical –thinking and ethically -minded graduate who can tak...

Abia State University offers the bachelor’s degree course in Food Science and Technology.. The course involves an advanced study of the techniques and activities involved in preserving, processing, and manufacturing of food. It combines engineering and technology with food science, hotel management and home science. It educates undergraduates on the skills to process, preserve, package, label, and develop any edible products. They will learn to apply Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Nutrition and Microbiology in making processed foods safer and available for a considerably long period of time.Graduates of Food Science and Technology apply their understanding of food production, ...

Dentistry is an undergraduate course of Abia State University which is primarily concerned with the maintenance of oral health. It prepares students to provide prompt responses to needs of individual patients of oral health challenges. Educating students on the relationship between general health issues and oral health and diseases, it looks into different approaches employed to treat problems with the teeth. Undergraduates will also explore various research in dentistry, thus preparing them for all-inclusive role-playing in clinical dental practice.Graduates of Dentistry, also known as Dentists, have specialised expertise in oral health within the medical science field. They ha...

Guidance and Counselling is an undergraduate course of Abia State University which explores the skills and knowledge needed to work within people-helping professions. It educates students on developing their critical faculties to be able to recognise the existence of inequalities and discriminatory practices encountered by people in everyday life. It also offer strategies to influence and bring about change in people. Undergraduates acquire counselling and guidance capacities as applicable in working with young people and adults in health, education or the community.The Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counselling programme is designed to produce professionally, focused and psy...

Nursing Science explores basic human needs, the nursing process and the continual promotion of health. The  undergraduate course of Abia State University educates students on the techniques for disease prevention, surgical asepsis, wound care, physical well-being, safety, fluids and nutrition, personal hygiene, mobility, elimination, rest, oxygenation, medication administration and therapies. The course discusses the use of nursing processes and clinical judgement to promote health in a childbearing family during the process of reproduction, pregnancy, labour, delivery and the post-partum periods. It comprehensively covers the role of the nurse in addressing patients’ safety, pr...

The Bachelor of Science course in Marketing programs is an undergraduate course of Abia State University which discusses core concepts of marketing and its role in business and society. The course is an in-depth overview of integrated marketing communication, digital marketing, the professional sales process, consumer behaviour and marketing research. It educates students on the roles of social, legal, ethical and technological forces on marketing decision-making, as well as complimentary factors such as personal selling, promotion and trade relationships. Graduates of the Marketing degree course are usually responsible for the activities of a business organisations involving th...

The Medical Laboratory Science degree course is designed to provide the knowledge and technical skills used in diagnostic clinical laboratory and research. It discusses the procedures used in the analysis of human blood and other body fluids using a variety of methods and precision instruments. It also educates students on how to deduce from such analysis, the presence or absence of disease, appropriate treatment, the need to monitor therapy and assess health. They will learn various procedures for performance and interpretation of  associated laboratory experiments.Graduates of Medical Laboratory Science work in clinical chemistry, haematology, immunohematology, immunology and ...

The Bachelor’s degree course in Physiology is an undergraduate programme of Abia State University. The course is a study of how cells, tissues and organ systems function, and how they carry out the activities needed for life collaboratively. It focuses on understanding normal human physiology; how and why it might be impaired. It also looks into the pathogenic mechanisms that lead to disease, and how all these help with conducting diagnosis and providing treatments. Students will learn about how the body works, examining how organisms, organs, organ systems, cells and biomolecules carry out their chemical or physical function within a living system.  Graduates of Psychology have...

The Bachelor’s degree course in Crop Production and Protection is an undergraduate programme of Abia State University which combines the study of plant breeding with protection techniques against pests and similar inhibiting factors. It discusses farm management and business of grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plants. Undergraduates will also be exposed to topics such as weed biology, ecology, and management including understanding plant function, plant-microbe interactions in agricultural systems, molecular and biochemical mechanisms of these interactions. They will learn the principles of ecological and organic agriculture with major focus on crop diversity, crop-livestoc...

BSc Computer Science provides a comprehensive study of computer technology, and global technology revolution. It’s offered at the Abia State University, where undergraduates will learn about computer architecture, and how its different components are intertwined. The course explains various scopes of application of computer in modern scientific and technological contexts. It educates students on the designing and building hardware and software systems for a wide range of purposes. The curriculum also includes classes on programming, artificial intelligence, algorithms, and advanced data analysis. Being a graduate of Computer Science equips you to design, optimise computer applic...