Faculty of Health Sciences

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) (MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY)

Purpose of the Programme
The programme provides generally formative and research orientated training in Medical Microbiology:

  • To develop the student’s knowledge and skill in medical microbiology, and to enable him/her to contribute to the prevention and research in bacterial infectious diseases relevant to our community, and to provide a background for further study in an academic environment and optimal functioning in a work environment.

Entry Requirements

  • For admission to the BSc (Hons) programme in Medical Sciences with Medical Microbiology as the major subject, a candidate must be in possession of a relevant BSc degree from a recognised university, with a combination of appropriate subjects such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Genetics.
  • The pass rate should be above 60% in the final year.

 


International Students

  • A valid study permit.
  • Proof of assessment of qualification by South African Authority for Qualification Assessment.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

Outcomes of the programme
After completion of the programme, he/she should have the following:

  • A comprehensive understanding of the diagnosis of bacterial infection
  • A basic understanding of the interaction between the host and the pathogen and the epidemiology of bacterial infections
  • Specific skills relevant to the work done in a medical microbiology laboratory
  • An understanding of the research in a medical context and the ability to formulate and execute a research project independently.

Summary of Courses

COURSES

CODES

CREDITS

 

Advanced Medical Microbiology

 

MIC41M0

 

32

Molecular Microbiology

MIC42M0

16

Research Project

MIC43M0 60

Elective Modules - choose one

 

 

Research Methodology

MIC44M0

12

Reading/ Discussions in Med Microbiology  

MIC45M0  

12

(120)