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Master of Science in Medical Microbiology

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Medical Microbiology is a specialized postgraduate degree that focuses on the study of microorganisms—including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—that cause disease in humans, as well as the body’s response to them (immunology).

Entry Requirements

  • An honors degree in Medicine, or Dental Surgery, or Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Science, or Biomedical Laboratory Technology or Veterinary medicine or, Biomedical Sciences or, Pharmacy or, Pharmaceutical Science.
  • Must be registered with respective professional body

Fees Structure

Ugandan Students

International Students

Course Modules

Module Code Module Title Credit Unit Core/Elective
MPH7101 EPIDEMIOLOGY 4 core
MPH7102 BIOSTATISTICS 4 core
MPH7104 RESEARCH METHODS 3 core
MSM7101 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY/BACTERIOLOGY 4 core
MSM7102 LABORATORY ETHICS AND MANAGEMENT 3 core
MSM7201 MYCOLOGY 4 core
MSM7202 SYSTEMATIC BACTERIOLOGY 4 core
MSM7203 RESEARCH PROPOSAL 4 core
MSM7204 PARASITOLOGY 4 core
MSM7301 GENERAL AND SYSTEMIC VIROLOGY 4 core
MSM7302 IMMUNOLOGY 4 core
MSM7303 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 4 core
MSM7304 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 4 core
MSM7401 PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY 4 core
MSM7402 PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY 4 core
MSM7403 DISSERTATION 5 core