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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical Virology

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical Virology in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical Virology offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

The programme forms part of continued efforts to create a learning culture for students and researchers capable of making a significant contribution to the field of Medical Virology. Medical Virology offers practical research experience, focusing specifically on research relevant to Africa.

Programme content
Theory of Medical Virology (60)
Practical Research Project (Medical Virology) (60)

Assessment and examination

• Assessment of the theoretical module is done by means of:
  • flexible assessment (5% of the final mark);
  • a semester examination (20% of the final mark);
  • a final examination (20% of the final mark) and
  • an oral examination (5% of the final mark).
• The practical research module is assessed by means of:
  • the study activity portfolio, and rotation and project workbooks (10% of the final mark);
  • assignments and seminars (10% of the final mark); and
  • a research assignment (30% of the final mark).
• You must obtain a subminimum of 50% for each module to pass the degree.