Faculty of Health Sciences
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- Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Pathology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion
- Honours Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)(Biochemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)(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)
- Special Programmes
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) (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 Hons–BSc 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 Elective Modules - choose one |
MIC43M0 |
60 |
Research Methodology |
MIC44M0 |
12 |
Reading/ Discussions in Med Microbiology |
MIC45M0 |
12 (120) |