Medical Microbiology University of Peradeniya

Overview

At Medical Microbiology MSc course offered at University of Peradeniya the successful candidates shall have achieved the following overall objectives :

• a knowledge of the morphology, genetics, growth characteristics, laboratory identification, habitat, transmission and pathogenicity of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites commonly associated with human infections.

• Acquired practical skills in the laboratory diagnosis of human infections caused by viruses, bacterial, fungi and other parasites

• An understanding of the applications of molecular biology in the diagnosis of human infections

Students at Medical Microbiology MSc course offered at University of Peradeniya will:

• Understood the safety and public health aspects of virus, bacterial, fungal and other parasitic infections and the principles of prevention and control

• Acquired the knowledge and skills required to establish and manage a diagnostic microbiology laboratory

• Understood current trends in medical microbiology and be able to critically appraise published work

• Be able to communicate information clearly, both verbally and in writing

• Demonstrate an ability to design, undertake and interpret a research project and present it in the form of a dissertation