MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN VACCINOLOGY (MVA)
Vaccination is regarded as one of the most successful and cost-effective public health intervention in prevention and control of infectious diseases. However, most vaccines are unreachable to the majority of people in developing countries who rely on donations. This Masters programme aims to create the next generation of African vaccinologists who can develop and manufacture the badly needed vaccines for Africa. The programme will cover all the key aspects of vaccine development from designing to manufacturing of the drugs. The students will be equipped with relevant knowledge, skills and competencies in specific areas of vaccinology.
Entry Qualifications
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Science Degree in Vaccinology, an applicant should normally have an appropriate honours degree or equivalent from this University or a recognized University in one of the following fields: Medical Microbiology, General Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Technology, Veterinary Science, MBChB or equivalent recognized degree. Applicants will normally have a degree class 2.1 or better. However, applicants with a degree class of 2.2 or 3 may be considered if they have relevant experience
Applicants whose previous qualifications are inadequate but have recognized experience in the field of vaccinology may be required to attend specific courses and sit for examinations that will bring them to the honours level before registering for the Masters programme.
Duration of the Programme
The programme is offered on a full-time basis and will run for a period of two years.
Structure of the Programme
The programme will consist of two parts; Part 1 will primarily be the coursework component and Part 2, the research and attachment component.
