Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) molecular basis of microbial disease pathogenesis (ii) research methods in applied microbiology (iii) roles of microbes, in bio-engineering, bio-processing and bio- remediation and (iv) host defence mechanisms against microbes.
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
TEACHING
CORE COURSES
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
VM 621 Research Methods
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management
MAM 601 Advanced Microbiology
MBB 601 Molecular Biology
VM 700 Dissertation
Specialty core courses in Bacteriology and Mycology
MAM 602 Bacteriology and Mycology
MAM 603 Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology
Specialty core courses in Virology
MAM 604 Virology
MAM 605 Diagnostic Virology
Specialty core courses in Immunology
MAM 606 Advanced Immunology
MAM 607 Vaccine development and Immune Therapeutics
ELECTIVE COURSES
MAM 608 Development of Diagnostic, Research Facilities and Initiatives in Microbiology
MAM 609 Industrial Microbiology
MAM 610 Environmental Microbiology
MAM 611 Laboratory Quality Control and Validating New Products
MAM 612 Emerging and Re- emerging Diseases and Zoonoses
MAM 613 Food and Feed Microbiology
MAM 614 Immunology
MAM 615 Medical Microbiology and Virology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Applied Microbiology if he/she has either,
(i) University Degree in biological sciences from SUA or from a recognized institution with a credit or distinction in at least 4 courses related to microbiology OR
(ii) Veterinary, Medical, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a credit or distinction in Microbiology OR
(iii) Honours degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2nd Upper Class) in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or other qualifications in health sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree and previous substantial work experience in microbiology or veterinary/medical scientific posts.
FEES
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HOW TO APPLY
Online application through http://suasis.sua.ac.tz:9092/index.php/welcome . Make sure that all relevant academic and financial documents are attached before final submission is made
CONTACT
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
THE DIRECTOR,
DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES,RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND CONSULTANCY,
SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE,
P.O. BOX 3151, CHUO KIKUU,
MOROGORO, TANZANIA.
Telephone:+255 023-2640013, Fax: +255 023 2640013
E-mail: drpgs@sua.ac.tz,
Website: http://www.dprtc.sua.ac.tz/