Master of Science in Veterinary Microbiology

Objectives

1. 1. Offer professional training to veterinarians in applied & molecular microbiology techniques for dealing with harmful pathogens that are of utmost concern to animal and human health.
2. 2. Create the knowledge base & practical skills in strategic areas of veterinary microbiology such as host-pathogen interactions, host defense mechanisms and vaccine development.
3. 3. Produce qualified and competent professionals, well-versed in techniques for detection of microbial pathogens & prevention strategies so that they can play crucial roles in livestock development.

Professional Profile: Graduates in MSc Veterinary Microbiology will be expected to work as independent researchers as well as work in Research institute, Regional laboratories, and higher educational institutes/ universities in their area of specialization. They are also expected to serve as self-employed consultants and involve in policy advices.

Graduate Profiles: One of the major factors which the country is unable to utilize the huge livestock population is the absence or insufficient number of well-trained manpower in this area of specialization. Therefore, graduates in MSc Veterinary Microbiology will have diagnostic and research skills in bacteriology, mycology, virology and molecular techniques. They will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills, that will let them to work as consultants for various regional and national governmental and non-governmental institutions and private industries involved in the livestock industry.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed the academic requirements for the Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences (BVSc), DVM, MD, VLT and other closely related sciences from accredited higher learning institutions. The candidate must pass qualifying (entrance) examination of the University. He/she must be supported by at least 2 letters of recommendation preferably from the candidates’ under-graduate instructors, employers and professional associations. Besides, the candidate must pass the national Graduate Admission Test (GAT).

Grading System: Grading is carried out by fixed scale grading system based on the legislation of Bahir Dar University.

Graduation Requirements: The MSc degree program in Veterinary microbiology has a course work requirement of at least 30credits hour or 60 CP and 60 CP of research work on which a thesis must be written and defended successfully. The grading system will be as the university guideline.

Duration of the study: The MSc program is a two-year program. The first year will be for coursework and second year will be for research.

Degree Nomenclature: The degree conferred on successful candidates will be called in English: THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN “VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY”; in Amharic: የሳይንስ ማስተርስ ዲግሪ በቬተርናሪ ማይክሮባዮሎጅ.