Modular Certificate in Medical Microbiology
About This Course
This MC consists of the following modules:
Basic Microbiology
Microbiology Technology
Clinical Microbiology
Biosafety
What You'll Learn
This MC aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to manage infectious specimens for diagnosis in a clinical microbiology laboratory. Participants will learn about the bench microbiology and analytical methods. They will also learn about the etiology, transmission, diagnosis and treatment of infections caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Students will be equipped with practical laboratory and biosafety knowledge and skills to allow safe and accurate identification of the microbial agents of infection in compromised hosts.
Entry Requirements
'O' Levels
• At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes in the following subjects:
- English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 – 7
- Any Science subject Grade 1 – 6
- Any 1 relevant subject Grade 1 – 6
• and at least 1-year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec
• GPA ≥ 2.0
OR
• GPA ≥ 1.5 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience
Nitec
• GPA ≥ 3.5
OR
• GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services
• GPA ≥ 2.0 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience
Nitec in Technology/Services
• GPA ≥ 3.5 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience
WSQ Qualification
• Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) AND at least 1-year relevant work experience AND Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA
Do not possess any of the above qualifications
• Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience