This is an intensive course which includes lectures/laboratory/practical/assignments and dissertation. The course will cover current technologies in biomedical sciences. Exposures include drug research, development of diagnostic techniques, naturally occurring antimicrobials and their potential.
Target group
High school graduates, diploma holders & technicians. Professionals in areas such as technologists, nurses and those working in forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical industries which require biomedical science may apply.
Job Prospects
Teaching & research institutions such as universities KEMRI ,ILRI, KARI, National Public Health Laboratory, Welcome Trust Research, ICIPE, Health &Pharmaceutical industries, Forensic laboratories, Criminal Investigation Department Laboratories (CID), Medico-Legal practitioners etc
COURSE UNITS FOR THE BIOMEDICAL OPTION
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY UNITS
SZL 2300: Biostatistics
SZL 2305: Medical Genetics
SZL 2308: Fundamentals of Medical Microbiology
SZL 2314: Basic Immunology
SZL 2324: Medical and Veterinary Entomology
SZL 2335: Virology I
SZL 2315: Advanced Immunology
SZL2301: Research Methodology
SZL 2313: Biomedical Techniques
SZL 2332: Anatomy & Physiology
SZL 2336: Virology II
SZL 2341: Mycology
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL UNITS
SZL 2312: Experimental Animal Science
FOURTH YEAR OF STUDY UNITS
SZL 2400: Research Projects
SZL 2422: Bioethics & Biosafety
SZL 2437: Forensic Science
SZL 2400: Research Projects
SZL 2439: Community Health
SZL 2440: Health Management &Health
SZL 2412: Animal Biotechnology
SZL 2438: Clinical Bacteriology
SZL 2405: Parasitology I
SZL 2441: Basics of Pharmacology & Pharmacognosy
SZL 2411: Epidemiology
SZL 2406: Parasitology II