At the end of the degree programme, students will (i) understand the medical, scientific and technological principles of Clinical Chemistry and its interrelationship with other disciplines, (ii) have a sound knowledge of the applications of Clinical Biochemistry in diagnosis and monitoring of disease and its contribution to biomedical research, (iii) be able to assess the effectiveness of individual clinical laboratory tests, strategies and protocols for the investigation of disease, (iv) acquire a detailed knowledge of laboratory techniques, instrumentation and informatics (v) understand the principles of laboratory management, (vi) appreciate new trends including molecular diagnostics, robotics, point of care and self testing and (vii) develop their clinical, scientific and research skills.
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSE
VM 621 Research Methods
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management
VP 600 Instrumentation
PC 601 Clinical Biochemistry I
VPC 602 Clinical Biochemistry II
VPC 603 Clinical endocrinology and Metabolism I
VPC 604 Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism II
VPC 605 Quality Assurance and Laboratory Management
VM 700 Dissertation
ELECTIVE COURSES
VPB 605 Biochemistry overview
MCP 603 Clinical Hematology
VPB 607 Forensic Science
MAM 615 Medical Microbiology and Virology
MTP 611 Medical Parasitology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Clinical Chemistry if he/she has
(i) University Degree in Veterinary Medicine from SUA or from a recognized institution with a credit or distinction in at least 4 subjects related to clinical chemistry OR
(ii) Medicine, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a Credit or distinction in at least 4 subjects related to clinical chemistry OR
(iii) Honors degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2nd Upper Class) in Laboratory Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or other qualifications in health sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree will also be considered for admission if they have satisfied the department/faculty that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
FEES
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@suanet.ac.tz,
Website: http://www.drpgs.suanet.ac.tz/
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