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20260412890The mission of the program is to provide comprehensive and cutting-edge education that guarantees enough knowledge, skills and attitudes enabling the graduates to participate in medical services, techno-innovation, and different research avenues. This mission will be accomplished through a variety of compulsory as well as elective courses in the fields of clinical microbiology, parasitology, and immunology. A comprehensive hospital laboratory training to identify pathogens and diagnose infectious diseases by traditional, immunological as well as molecular methods will be provided. All the courses of the program (except Biostatistics & Research methodology courses) will be conducted in the department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology (Faculty of Medicine main campus) and the clinical hands-on identification and processing of samples will take place within KAU hospital in the Clinical and Molecular Microbiology lab. Thesis research will be conducted in the research labs within the department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology.
To be a nationally recognized leading Master’s program in microbiology, parasitology, and immunology.
The mission of the program includes initiation of its participants in the empirical field of research and produce professionals who would enrich the science of human life processes.
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICM711 | Advanced Clinical Immunology | 2 | – |
| Description | The Clinical Immunology & Immunobiology Course is designed to equip postgraduate students with the essential knowledge and skills of the theoretical and applied aspects of clinical immunology. It prepares candidates to critically appraise and interpret information from different sources to develop a coherent critical analysis of issues relating to the practice clinical immunology. | ||
| MICM712 | Bacterial Genetics | 2 | – |
| Description | This course offers an introduction to bacterial genetics. A solid balance of concepts, techniques and applications will be presented. Areas of interests will include basic concepts of microbial genetics; bacterial genetic elements and their basic functions; bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and translation; bacterial gene organization and operon; Plasmid; gene transfer; DNA Mutation and DNA Repair. Practical methods to be taught include classical and modern methods for gene transfer and DNA recombination and analvsis. | ||
| CM703 | Biostatistics | 2 | – |
| Description | The students will be able to know the fundamental concepts in applied probability, exploratory analysis, and statistical inference. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding and interpreting the statistical concepts, with a reliance on the use of computer and statistical packages. The student will use computer package (SPSS). He will learn how to use SPSS; file editing, data entry, saving, variable transformation and selection. They will learn how to conduct univariant analysis (tables, Graphics and numeric presentation of data), Bivariant analysis with interpretation of results | ||
| MICM701 | General Bacteriology | 3 | – |
| Description | This course provides detailed insights into the diversity of bacterial cell structures, their metabolic and growth requirements, as well as their association with infections. Students are expected to participate in active learning across the theoretical and practical parts of the course in order to deepen their understanding of the bacterial world and apply their knowledge effectively. | ||
| MICM707 | Environmental Microbiology | 2 | – |
| Description | The course was designed to establish understanding of Hospital environment on hospital acquired infections. The course consist of sites rounds to different clinical and non-clinical areas such as: Laundry, waste rooms, kitchen, etc. all within KAUH. | ||
| MICM799 | Dissertation | 8 | – |
| Description | This course will be delivered in year 2 of the Master program. Students will undertake original research as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master's degree in medical microbiology. The research project will address a specific scientific question related to current topics in the field of medical microbiology. Students are expected to conduct their research over 2-4 full- time terms, working in a laboratory or clinical research setting under the supervision of a faculty advisor. As part of the thesis process, students will perform a comprehensive literature review to establish the background and rationale for their project, which will form the basis of the thesis introduction. The final thesis will include a clear description of the research objectives, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation of results, followed by a scientifically valid and well-structured discussion of the findings and finally submitting the thesis. Students are also required to deliver an oral presentation of their research and defend their thesis. Successful completion and defense of the thesis are required for the awarding of the master's degree in medical microbiology. | ||
| MICM702 | Systematic Bacteriology | 3 | – |
| Description | This course gives the student a broad solid base of Systematic Bacteriology. Medically important bacterial genera and species will be reviewed, discussed and taught. Laboratory sessions are included for bacterial identification and basics of laboratory diagnosis. Each student will be asked to prepare some PowerPoint presentations. | ||
| MICM703 | Antimicrobial chemotherapy | 2 | – |
| Description | This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the antimicrobial class and most common methods of antimicrobial resistance. | ||
| MICM704 | Clinical Microbiology | 2 | – |
| Description | Clinical Microbiology This course gives the student a broad solid base of microbiology in clinical practice. Infections of different human body systems will be discussed. The laboratory diagnosis will be discussed and interpreted. The practical training will be in the Clinical and Molecular Microbiology Laboratory at King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Each student will be asked to prepare some PowerPoint presentations related to Clinical Microbiology | ||
| MICM705 | General Virology | 2 | – |
| Description | introduction to medical virology, covering the fundamental principles, virus-host interactions, and approaches to diagnosis and treatment. It begins with the basics of virology, including virus classification, structure, and genetics. Students then explore viral replication mechanisms and gene expression strategies in both DNA and RNA viruses. The course delves into virus-host interactions, focusing on cytopathic effects, immune responses, and viral evasion strategies. The final section addresses control measures, antiviral therapy, and laboratory diagnostics, including virus culture and modern detection techniques. Practical sessions and self-directed learning enhance understanding through hands-on experience and case-based discussions. | ||
| MICM 706 | Advanced systematic virology | 2 | – |
| Description | Classify all viruses affect each body system. Study structure and mode of transmission of each virus. Study pathogenesis and diseases caused by this virus as well as clinical picture. Study laboratory diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Differential diagnosis of different clinical viral conditions | ||
| MICM709 | General Immunology | 3 | – |
| Description | The immune system is made up of special cells, tissues, and organs that are widespread throughout the body due to its diverse functions to ensure immunity. In most cases, the immune system plays important role in keeping people healthy and preventing them from infections and cancers. However, sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to autoimmune disease, hypersensitivity, illnesses and infections. The course discusses basic immunology including cellular and molecular processes that represents the human immune system. Subjects to be presented include cells and organs of the immune system, antigen, immunoglobulins, molecular mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, the complement system, antigen presentation, humoral and cell-mediated effector responses, on the immune system in health and disease. | ||
| MICM708 | Medical Mycology | 1 | – |
| Description | The course is a study of fungi (yeasts and moulds) which can cause infectious disease processes in humans. It discusses the present classification of fungi, modes of transmission, and infection, disease spectrum and its classification by defining the tissue they affect. Laboratory isolation and identification techniques by cultural and r 59/ 13 is and susceptibility testing to antifungal agents will be emphasized | ||
| PHAM702 | Research methods | 2 | – |
| Description | This course will teach master students the essential elements of research methodology. It will cover also the nature and origins of scientific writing, as well as components of a scientific protocol &proposal. They will know how to select and provide a rationale for an appropriate area of research; develop a testable hypothesis and research questions; design research methodology; design or select appropriate measures; identify appropriate sampling procedures, sample size, and statistical tests; consider ethical issues in research; prepare a research grant application, and an application for ethics approval; in addition to identifying strengths, weaknesses and implications of developed protocol. It then details how to prepare the executive summary, time-line (Gantt chart), budget, consent form, list of references (including international citation methods), moreover, it will cover reporting/interpreting results, preparation of tables and graphs. Students will learn the scientific style for use in preparation of articles for peer-reviewed journals. Students will be given practical experience in preparing oral and written reports based upon exercises and practices. The course then briefly covers the review process, publishing process, writing a review paper, research report, book review and a scientific thesis. The course will develop a framework of a research proposal in an area of student interest. This research proposal framework will be preparatory work for his/her Master's thesis. The course will depend on teaching by doing as there will be given | ||
| MICM801 | Student Seminar | 1 | – |
| Description | A course given in the second year of the program. This course is designed to support students in developing their thesis proposals and to enhance their scientific communication and presentation skills within the field of medical microbiology. Students will explore a research topic aligned with current issues in the discipline, conduct a comprehensive literature review, and develop a scientifically sound and well-structured research proposal. The seminar provides a collaborative academic environment where students can present their ideas, refine their research objectives, and receive constructive feedback from peers and faculty. Through formal presentations and guided discussions, students will learn to clearly articulate their research aims, methodologies, and the clinical or scientific relevance of their work. By the end of the course, students are expected to submit a complete research proposal. Each student will be mentored by a faculty member throughout the seminar preparation and presentation process | ||
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