B.Sc Microbiology

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Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms, a large and diverse group of organisms that exist as single cells or cell clusters.

The Department of Microbiology is housed in the Faculty of Basic Medical and Applied Sciences, committed to provide basic knowledge in the study of microorganism and their effect on man and his environment. The program elaborates the importance of micro-organisms in industry, health and environmental sectors of the society.

The program leads to the award of B.Sc. Microbiology at the end of four years of studies at the University and three years for Direct entry or A’ level candidates.