Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences

As-salam alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu.

Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences of Fountain University of Osogbo, where you turn your dreams into reality. We trust you are a resourceful and realistic individual who wishes to pursue academic excellence and we are here to serve you and groom you to achieve your lifelong dream not just career-wise but an excellent relationship with your God and people. The Department was established on 14th January 2008 in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences at the inception of the University. Academic activities started in the 2007/2008 session with twenty-four students and five staff and have grown to a student population of over a hundred and a staff strength of thirteen in 2020/2021. Biological Sciences Department is known for high-quality education in the specialized areas of Sciences such as Microbiology and Biotechnology with collaborative tentacles within and outside Nigeria. The Department is a leading academic centre of excellence with an outstanding community of scholars. Our academic achievement is a reflection of our student’s intellectual achievement as well as the research output of the staff of the Department.

About the Department

The department was among the founding departments at the establishment of the University in 2008. The Pioneer HOD was Dr. Awodoyin who was on sabbatical from the University of Ibadan. He was succeeded by Dr. A. Lateef who was also on sabbatical from LAUTECH Ogbomoso. Dr. R. F. Atata took over from Dr. Lateef while Dr. O. B. Bello succeeded Dr. Atata. Dr. Muse Oke took over from Dr. Bello and he was succeeded by Dr. S.O. Jimoh as HOD until October 2021. Miss. A.O. Fajingbesi is the current coordinator of the Department. The flagship programme of the Department, B. Sc. Microbiology is fully accredited.

• Mission

  Our mission is to provide high-quality education and research opportunities in the field of biological sciences, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to excel in diverse professional and academic settings. Through innovative teaching methodologies and hands-on experiences, we aim to empower students to engage in cutting-edge research, address pressing societal challenges, and contribute positively to sustainable development and conservation efforts.

• Vision

  The Department of Biological Sciences envisions becoming a premier center of excellence in Microbiology and Biotechnology, research, and outreach, both nationally and internationally. We aspire to cultivate a vibrant academic community characterized by intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a spirit of collaboration. By fostering interdisciplinary approaches and forging partnerships with industry, government, and civil society, we seek to advance the frontiers of knowledge in the biological sciences and make meaningful contributions to the betterment of humanity and the planet