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