Overview

Medical Microbiology from Addis Ababa University program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to work in clinical diagnostics, research, public health, and related fields. Students will receive a firm foundation in basic and public health courses before they proceed into their specific tracks that include Medical Microbiology, Medical Parasitology, and Medical Immunology.

Key facts

During the two years of MSc training, students will receive both in-depth theoretical knowledge and hands-on training in different teaching, clinical, and research laboratories; and undertake original research under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Admission requirements for the program are based on the applicant's previous academic record, the choice of the student, and the intake capacity of the department as well as GAT (Graduate Admission Test) offered by the University. The applicant must meet all the admission requirements of graduate programs and all the criteria set by the admission policy of Addis Ababa University. The applicant should hold a BSc degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, BSc in Applied Biology, Bachelor of Pharmacy, BSc in Public Health Officer, or BSc in Nursing and related fields from a recognized academic institution. Foreign examination results/academic credentials must be certified by the Ministry of Education for their equivalency.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Disciplines

Medicine Microbiology View 6 other Masters in Medicine in Ethiopia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of Bachelor’s study with a minimum cGPA of 2.50 and a minimum cGPA of 2.75 in a relevant major on a 4:00 scale is a prerequisite for applicants seeking admission to MA/MSc/MPhil/LLM programs.
Applicants should be able to take the Graduate Admission Test (GAT) of the AAU and get a passing mark. Alternatively, standardized tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, SAT, or LSAT and with the corresponding passing marks are acceptable.
Submit a letter of intent for joining the Master’s or the PhD program.
Applicants will submit two (2) letters of recommendation from former university instructors or professors.

Produce, as may be required, certificate of work experience related to the desired field of study.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

207720 ETB / year

≈ 207720 ETB / year
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Applies to you

Citizens or residents

207720 ETB / year

≈ 207720 ETB / year

Living costs

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

650 - 1000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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