Courses

Description of the Programme Microbiology is the study of a large and diverse group of living organisms of microscopic size which includes viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, worms and protozoa. It is a field that is concerned with the study of micro-organisms including their distribution and role in the environment and their relationship to other living […]

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Description of the Programme Medical Microbiology is a field of scientific study that includes the study of bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites, all of which can be seen as the cause, and often part of the cure, for various diseases. The programme aims to produce Medical Microbiologists to fit various sectors of our health care […]

Description of the Programme Medical Biotechnology is the application of exciting advances in molecular and cell biology to medicine, agriculture and the environment. Ever wondered how new drugs and vaccines are discovered? Why there are improved and accelerated drug testing, better diagnostic capabilities, and the availability of foods which enhance nutritional values? This is because […]

Description of the Programme Medical Biochemistry is the interface between Medicine and Chemistry and between Cellular and Molecular Biology. Medical Biochemistry has been described as the basis of modern medicine and entails the study of how the human body functions, the molecular changes that result in disease and how this knowledge can be applied to […]

Description of the Programme Science Laboratory is a setting or place to try out specific scientific information and test principles and theories in science. It is thus a place or room where scientific experiments are carried out. The programme Science Laboratory Technology is designed to produce Technicians/Technologists capable of carrying out various Laboratory analysts and […]

Description of the Programme Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science provides a foundation for a career in medical diagnosis and other health-related fields. The programme builds on a general introduction to cell biology, human biology and human molecular genetics to cover a range of clinical laboratory disciplines including clinical chemistry/clinical biochemistry, haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, […]

Description of the Programme Genomic Science essentially comprises of genetics and molecular biology and the application of these to studying genetic materials of organisms. Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance, while genomics describes investigations of large sets of genes or gene products, up to and including the entire genome.  […]