BMedSc Honours Medical Microbiology and Virology at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The BMedScHons in Medical Microbiology and Virology (study code BC863900) is a one-year UFS Honours degree covering bacteriology, virology and research methods.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Medical Microbiology / Virology | Duration: 1 year full-time; at least 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Six modules: five compulsory (Research Techniques, Research Project proposal/literature study, Current Research in Medical Bacteriology, Current Research in Virology: 16 credits each, and a 40-credit Research Report) plus one module of choice (Diagnostic Molecular Biology, Introductory Immunology or Capita Selecta). Assessment includes a written proposal with oral presentation and a written Research Report with oral presentation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BSc degree or equivalent with an applicable curriculum including Microbiology, preferably with a minimum average of 65% for the first major at third-year level; a 65% average in the second major is an advantage. Admission is subject to selection (limited places) based on undergraduate achievement, availability of supervisors and an interview if requested; applicants obtain forms from the Department of Medical Microbiology or Division of Virology.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate diploma applications open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August (Economic and Management Sciences); Health Sciences postgraduate diplomas close 30 September for both local and international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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