ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The programme shall be opened to candidates who possess Bachelor of Science in any Medical, Biological, Agricultural, Dietetics or Medical Laboratory Sciences degree with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower) from any recognized university. Candidates who possess MBChB or equivalent from a recognized university may also apply. All candidates shall be required to go through a selection procedure. Candidates with a 3rd class who have relevant experience will be considered.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME
The duration of the programme shall normally be for Four (4) semesters of 24 months duration.
PROPOSED DATE OF COMMENCEMENT
The revised programme is expected to start in the 2025/2026 academic year.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
The following credits need to be obtained to enable a candidate graduate with an MPhil in Medical Immunology: Two-Year Master’s Degree (Thesis Option)
YEAR 1
Course work 24 – 36 credits
Seminar I 3 credits
YEAR 2
Seminar II 3 credits
Thesis 30 credits
A student will therefore need a total of between 60-72 credits to graduate
For a student to be in good standing he/she must:
1. pass a minimum of 24 graduate level credits by the end of the course work
2. pass all core courses
3. Obtain a final GPA of 2.50 or better by the end of the course work.
Candidate(s) who fail to meet the above stated requirement at the end of their graduate course work would be deemed to have failed and shall be asked to withdraw.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (Semester-by-semester schedule/structure of course, showing the credit value of each course).
Year 1 (Semester 1)
Course code Course title Credits
Core
IMMU 601 Principles of Immunology and Immunity to Microbes 4
IMMU 603 General and Immunopathology 4
#GSPH 601 Biostatistics and Research Methods 2
TOTAL CREDITS 10
Electives (minimum of 2 credits and maximum of 8 credits)
*IMMU 605 Histological Techniques (3)
Theory 2
Practical 1
BIOC 601 Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology 3
HAEM 601 Fundamental Haematology and Anaemia 4
*HAEM 603 Basic Haematological Investigations (Practical) 2
MICB 627 Molecular Epidemiology of Microorganisms 3
#PHAM 603 Inflammo- and Immuno-pharmacology 3
18
# Approved existing courses that have been modified
*New courses introduced
Year 1 (Semester 2)
Course code Course title Credits
Core
IMMU 602 Molecular and Tumour Immunology 3
HAEM 604 Blood Transfusion 3
IMMU 604 Applied Immunohaematology 2
*IMMU 606 Vaccines and Vaccine production 2
*IMMU 608 Introductory Immunoinformatics 2
TOTAL CREDITS 12
Electives (minimum of 2 credits and maximum of 6 credits)
BIOC 602 Molecular Cloning and Biotechnology 4
BIOC 606 Molecular Biology Practical 2
HAEM 606 Blood Transfusion, Haemostasis and Haemato-Oncology Practical 3
#MICB 604 Viral Genetics and Pathogenesis 3
#MICB 608 Investigation of Parasitic and Viral Infections 3
15
Seminar
IMMU 630 Seminar I 3
#Approved Existing Courses
Year 2 (Semesters 1& 2)
In Year 2 candidates will focus on their research projects under the mentorship of their supervisors. They will generate and analyze data for their thesis. In addition, they will also present their findings at seminars and workshops.
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS
IMMU 640 Seminar 2 3
IMMU 600 Thesis/ Research Project 30
TOTAL CREDITS 33