Microbiology is the branch of science that deals with the study of microorganisms, their functions, interaction with one another and the environment and how to they relate to health. It includes important areas like Bacteriology(bacteria), virology(viruses), parasitology (parasites), mycology (fungi) and immunology (microorganisms and immune system).
Microbiology is a four year degree programme. At completion the student is award a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, B.Sc. Microbiology.
Subject Combinations
Prerequisites
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Two of these
- Agricultural Science
- Animal Husbandry
- Geography
- Economics
Other Electives base on strength and preferences
- Civic Education
- Computer ScienceÂ
- Further Mathematics
School Requirements
Students wishing to be admitted into Microbiology should possess at least five credit passes in their prerequisites subjects.
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