MSc Applied Microbiology and Plant Pathology

Introduction

This MScMPP programme is built on the combined expertise in Applied Microbiology and Plant Pathology. The programme is designed to provide students with training and research experience that will prepare them for a wide range of careers in modern scientific disciplines like Applied Microbiology, microbial genetics, plant and animal health sciences, food industries, environmental protection, pharmaceutical industry, molecular biology, and genomics and crop protection. The course is also appropriate for students who wish to become involved in integrated crop management, general Applied Plant Pathology or nematology or who wish to go on to further postgraduate research.

The programme shall:

• prepare candidates for a career in Applied Microbiology and Plant Pathology;
• offer vocational training in the area of Applied Microbiology or Applied Plant Pathology
• prepare candidates for Ph.D. studies

The course is intended to provide a detailed understanding of basic and Applied Microbiology and Plant Pathology and the issues associated with current production systems and control strategies.

Further, the content of the course has an overarching aim to mitigate effects of climate change and to uphold related international conventions. This will ensure that the programme remains biologically relevant to the current world climatic phenomena that have impact in the region.

Structure

The MScMPP programme shall consist of two academic years of full time or block release study.     

Part 1 Semester 1   A minimum of 5 including all core courses

Part 1 Semester 2   A minimum of 5 including all core courses

Part 2 Semester 1 & 2       Dissertation

Entry requirements

1. Normal Entry: BSc Honours Degree in any of the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Crop Science, Applied Biology and Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Crop Science or Animal Science or any other relevant degree with at least a 2.2 grade or equivalent.

2. Special Entry: Students with a Pass may be considered for the programme if they have at least two years relevant experience

3. Mature Entry: University General Regulations apply.

Courses

Career opportunities

• Applied Microbiology, microbial genetics, plant and animal health sciences
• Food industries
• Environmental protection
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Molecular biology, and genomics
• Crop protection.