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Colleges and Universities Offering Master Of Science In Medical Microbiology(Health science) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Master Of Science In Medical Microbiology(Health science), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Master Of Science In Medical Microbiology(Health science)
Major Subject
Health science
Course Category
Masters
Average Study Duration
2 years
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About Master Of Science In Medical Microbiology(Health science)

Colleges Offering Master Of Science In Medical Microbiology(Health science)

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Universities Offering Master Of Science In Medical Microbiology(Health science)

Duration : 2 years

Admission requirements:

The common regulations for the Master's degree in the Faculty of Medicine and those of the University of Nairobi shall apply.

Candidates eligible for admission into the Master of Science degree in Medical Microbiology shall have the following minimum qualifications:

Holders of a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree, Bachelors of Veterinary Medicine degree, Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Nairobi, or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of \Nairobi as being of comparable academic status.

Holders of Bachelor of Science upper second class degree in zoology from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the University of Nairobi.

Holders of Bachelor of Science lower second class degree in Zoology with at least three years working experience in a relevant field of microbiology or with a postgraduate diploma in Microbiology.

Holders of Bachelor of Science pass degree in zoology with a postgraduate diploma in Microbiology and at least three years working experience in a relevant field of microbiology.

In addition to provision of evidence of eligibility for admission, candidates may be required by the Faculty to appear for interview to determine their suitability for admission
MSc. Medical Microbiology Course Structure

Year 1

TID 3100 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
TID 3101 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN HEALTH RESEARCH
TID 3102 EPIDEMIOLOGY
TID 3103 BIOSTATISTICS

DEPARTMENTAL CORE UNITS

TMM 3100 Pathogenic Microbiology I
TMM 3102 Anaerobic Microbiology
TMM 3103 Microbial Genetics
TMM 3101 Pathogenic Microbiology II

Elective Units

TMM 3104 Microbial Physiology
TMM 3105 Introduction of Mycobacteriology
TMM 3106 Antimicrobial Agents
TIM 3104 Cellular and Molecular Immunology
TMM 3107 Molecular Techniques in Diagnoses of Tropical Infections
TMM 3108 Environmental Microbiology
TMM 3109 Medical Virology I
TMM 3110 Medical Mycology

Course Study Duration: 2 years.
Course Duration: 2 years.
The course is offered under University of Nairobi School of Medicine.

Course Outline
Year 1
Bacteriology HMM 601
Medical Mycology HMM 602
Virology HMM 603
Immunology HMM 604
Molecular Biology HMM 605
Medical Parasitology HMM 606
Medical Entomology HMM 607

Year 2
Epidemiology & Biostatistics HMM 608
Research Methods and Computer applications HMM 609
Attachment/Practicum HMM 610
Research Project HMM611 640
Microbiology technology prepares students to work in the following ares:
(i) Manufacturing Companies.

(ii) Food and Beverage Industries.

(iii) Biotechnology Firms.

Entry requirements
Holder of at least second Class Honors Degree (Upper division) B. Sc. degree in a relevant degree from either Jomo Kenya University of Agriculture and Technology or any other reputable university.

Course duration
Two years

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