College of Postgraduate

Dean, College of Postgraduate

Prof. Michael Bamitale Osho

Prof. Michael Bamitale Osho

Dean, College of Postgraduate

Professor Michael Bamitale Osho is a distinguished microbiologist, academic, researcher, and administrator specializing in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. He is widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to higher education, postgraduate mentorship, institutional development, and applied microbial research, particularly in Enzyme Technology, Fermentation Science, Industrial Bioprocesses, Nanoparticle Synthesis and Biocatalyst Purification etc.

His academic progression reflects strong technical depth and scholarly excellence in microbiology and biotechnology. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 2013, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in 2003, and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in 1995 from the now Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria. Earlier, he obtained his National Diploma (ND) in Food Science and Technology in 1990 from the now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, formerly Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Prof. Osho’s academic profile is listed in the African Scientists Directory, with verifiable records on ORCID, Google Scholar, ResearchGate and Scopus, confirming his standing and visibility within the global scientific research community.

He is a member of the McPherson University Governing Council and Senate, and has served extensively in various strategic leadership roles within the Department, College, and the University at large. Notably, he served as the Acting Head of the Department of Biological Sciences (now Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology) for over five academic sessions. His numerous administrative responsibilities include serving as Member, Postgraduate College Board; Member, Strategic Planning Committee as Vice Chancellor’s nominee; Chairman, McPherson University Students’ Enrolment Drive Committee; Member, McPherson University Water Factory Steering and Establishment Committee; Chairman, Local Organizing Committee for McU Interstate Essay and Quiz Competitions for Senior Secondary Schools; and Chairman, University Campus Security Committee, Pioneer Editor-in-Chief, McU Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences (McUJONAS) among several others.

Prof. Osho is currently the Dean, College of Postgraduate Studies, and the immediate past Ag. Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (COLNAS), a position he held for four consecutive academic sessions (2021/2022 – 2024/2025). His academic leadership continues to shape postgraduate education and scientific advancement at McPherson University.

He recently concluded his Sabbatical Leave at the Department of Biological Sciences, Anchor University, where he served as Acting Head of Department and Member of the University Senate, making significant contributions to institutional growth and academic development.

As a scholar deeply committed to academic excellence, Prof. Osho serves as both Undergraduate and Postgraduate External Examiner to several institutions, including the Department of Biological Sciences (Microbiology Unit), Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos; the Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; and the Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, among others. His profile highlights extensive supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, with successful completion of numerous M.Sc. dissertations and ongoing supervision of Ph.D. candidates.

His professional affiliations span both national and international scientific bodies, reinforcing his scholarly relevance and professional credibility. These include the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM); American Society for Microbiology (ASM); Applied Microbiology International, United Kingdom; Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN); Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network (NBGN); Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB); and he is also a Charter Member of the Association of Cybersecurity Practitioners (ACSP).

Prof. Osho has received several prestigious awards and recognitions in acknowledgment of his academic excellence and service. Among these are the STEP-B Research Grant of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja during his doctoral programme in 2010; the Best Faculty Award at the International Scientist Awards (INSO) on Engineering, Science and Medicine in 2021; the Travel Grant to attend the TechConnect World Innovation Conference 2021 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, USA, sponsored by Applied Microbiology International, United Kingdom; the Pioneering Staff Award in recognition of his dedicated service to McPherson University from 2012 to 2022; and the Travel Grant to attend the Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2026 at ICC Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

His academic competence has also earned him opportunities to serve as an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for several reputable journals and publication outlets, including Insight in Enzyme Research, Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, Journal of Basic Microbiology, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer Publishers), and World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, among others.

Beyond McPherson University, he has served as a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State (2015–2019) and as a Visiting Professor at Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos State, among other academic engagements.

Prof. M. B. Osho is regarded as a scholar whose career exemplifies credible academic leadership, practical microbiological research, postgraduate mentorship, institutional development, and sustained scholarly productivity in applied biosciences. He represents the model of an academic whose impact extends beyond classroom teaching into scientific innovation, university governance, and research capacity development.

He is joyfully married to Mrs. Oluwayemisi Osho, and they are blessed with wonderful children, including twins.

Overview

On 2nd October 2012, McPherson University opened its gates for operations and on November 17, 2012, it formally welcomed its first class of students. Since then, the University has graduated several sets of undergraduate students. The University felt she has reached adulthood to begin postgraduate studies after graduating multiple sets of undergraduate students. Interestingly, all her undergraduate programmes are fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). In addition, the University believes it must satisfy people’s desire for high-quality tertiary education. A major moment in McPherson University’s history therefore, was the founding of the College of Postgraduate Studies (CoPS) in 2021.

To guarantee that the take-off was perfect, talks were held at the University’s various decision-making levels. We acknowledged the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) guidelines for conducting postgraduate courses. The Departmental and College Boards of Studies considered curricula and applications for particular postgraduate courses and forwarded their recommendations to the Academic Planning and Curriculum Development Committee. The Committee carefully examined their recommendations before sending the final draft to the Senate for consideration.

Initially, the University Senate decided that the University would launch with just three postgraduate programmes: M.Sc. Accounting, MBA, and PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. Computer Science. The Senate took into consideration recommendations to float several programmes across colleges. A resource verification exercise was conducted by NUC on the programmes and facilities of the University and subsequently gave approval for their commencement.  After three years of operation, the College of Postgraduate Studies recorded encouraging results with these innovative programmes. As a result, more programmes were forwarded to the NUC for resource verification in this second phase. These programmes include MA, MPhil/Ph.D., Ph.D., History and International Studies, M.Sc., MPhil/PhD, Ph.D., Mass Communication, PGD, M.Sc., MPhil/Ph.D, Ph.D., Accounting, MPhil/Ph.D, Ph.D., Micro Biology, MA, MPhil/Ph.D., Ph.D., Religion and Peace Studies. In the next phase, more programmes are positioned to come on board just as newly commenced undergraduate programmes are reaching maturity for inclusion at the College of Postgraduate Studies.

The University’s reputation for excellence in all of its endeavours has been upheld by the College of Postgraduate Studies. We’ll keep offering postgraduate programmes that are strong and cutting-edge and designed to generate top talent. As a result, the College is positioned to generate a highly qualified workforce for the industrial needs of the continent by utilizing cutting-edge teaching strategies that support scholarship and problem-solving.

The current Handbook includes information about the curriculum and organisational structure of the Senate-approved programmes. It also includes Rules and Regulations that govern graduate studies at the University. On behalf of the Faculty of the College of Postgraduate Studies, I welcome new and returning students of CoPS, wishing them a productive and rewarding academic engagement this session.

Admission

McPherson University invites application from suitably qualified candidates for 2025/2026 Admission into the following Postgraduate (Part time and Full time) courses

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

(a)        PGD in Computer Science

 

  • B.Sc. degree in any related discipline or an HND in Computer Science may be considered for admission.

(b)        M.Sc. in Computer Science

 

  • B.Sc. degree in Computer Science with at least a Second Class lower degree from a recognized University.
  • A candidate with B.Sc. in Computer Science or related discipline with a Third Class degree and PGD in Computer Science or related discipline may be considered for admission. Holder of HND in Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized University with PGD in Computer Science or related discipline may be considered for admission.
  • They must have completed the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme or have been exempted or excluded as the case may be.

(c)        Ph.D. in Computer Science

 

  • Candidates must fulfil M.Sc. admission requirements. Candidates who have obtained the M.Sc. degree with an average of 60% in Computer Science of McPherson University or any other approved institution, may be admitted for the Ph.D programme. However, candidate registered for the M.Phil who has shown exceptional ability may at the end of the Third Semester be transferred to candidature for the Ph.D on the recommendation of the Head of Department.
  • They must have completed the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme or have been exempted or excluded as the case may be.

M.B.A Basic Admission Requirements

The criteria for admission into the M.B.A. will be as follows:

 

  • Candidate for M.B.A. must have five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects at O’ Level as basic requirement.
  • Candidates with Bachelor’s degree (B.A or B.Sc.) in the area of Accounting, Finance, Banking, Economics, Insurance, Marketing, Business Administration and other related discipline. Candidate must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in their respective Bachelor’s degree.
  • HND with professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, ANAN, ACMA, ACIT, AIB, ACIS).
  • HND with PGD
  • Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, ANAN, ACMA, ACIT, AIB, ACIS) with PGD in any of the Management Sciences.
  • Holders of Bachelor’s degree in any other discipline with industrial experience are equally eligible to apply. Candidate must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in their respective Bachelor’s degree
  • They must have completed the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme or have been exempted as the case may be.

 

Additional Requirements

 

  • Post qualification experience is an added advantage for prospective candidate.

 

  • For foreign applicants, proficiency in English Language is required for MCU-MBA.

M.Sc. in Accounting Basic Admission Requirements

 

The criteria for admission into the M.Sc. programme in Accounting will be as follows:

 

  1. Candidate for M.Sc. programme in Accounting must have five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce/Accounting and two other commercial or social sciences subjects at O’ Level as basic requirement.
  2. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree (B.A or B.Sc.) in Accounting, Finance, Banking and Finance or Economics with a minimum of second class Lower Division; are eligible to apply. The candidates must be graduates of approved and registered universities.
  3. They must have completed the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme or have been exempted as the case may be.

 

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