Faculty of Health Sciences
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- Postgraduate Diploma: Chemical Pathology
- Postgraduate Diploma: Health Promotion
- Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Biochemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Physiological Sciences)
- Master of Science in Medical Microbiology
- Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry
- Master of Science In Physiological Sciences
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Science in Health Promotion
- Master of Medicine (M Med)
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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 |
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Research Methodology |
MIC44M0 |
12 |
Reading/ Discussions in Med Microbiology |
MIC45M0 |
12 (120) |