Bachelor of Science Honours in Infectious Disease Pathology and Immunology
The Bachelor of Science Honours in Infectious Disease Pathology and Immunology forms part of continued efforts to create a learning culture for students and researchers capable of making a significant contribution to the field of Medical Virology. Medical Virology offers practical research experience, focusing specifically on research relevant to Africa.
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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum toelatingsvereistes
Specific admission requirements
• A recently obtained BSc or other science degree (NQF level 7) with majors in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics or a similar field of study.
• A pass mark of 60% or higher in the final semester/year.
Supporting application documents
Curriculum vitae (CV)
A document that outlines your educational level, employment history, description of work experience, especially that is relevant to your application to study and contact details of three referees.
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Curriculum vitae (CV)
Letter of motivation
One-page document explaining what factors are motivating you to apply for the specific programme(s) and describing what makes you a suitable candidate.
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Motivational letter / Essay
Statement of research interest
This is a brief summary of your research interest which outlines your area of research.
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Research project / Outline / Proposal
Programstruktuur
Programme content
Theory of Medical Virology 771(60)
Practical Research Project (Medical Virology) 772(60)
Assessment and examination
• Assessment of the theoretical module is done by means of:
o seminars (5% of the final mark);
o five block tests (20% of the final mark);
o a final examination (2 papers) (20% of the final mark) and
o an oral examination (5% of the final mark).
• The practical research module is assessed by means of:
o the research portfolio and project workbooks (5% of the final mark);
o assignments (10% of the final mark); and
o a research assignment (35% of the final mark).
• You must obtain a subminimum of 50% for both modules to pass the degree.
Academic Exclusion
If you fail both modules, or achieve < 45% in any of the modules, automatic exclusion will apply.
If you pass one module and achieve 45-49% in the other, you will be allowed to repeat the failed module in the subsequent year. A module may only be repeated once, before automatic exclusion will apply.