Program Overview

Magisterprogram i Mikrobiologi, Smittskydd och VÕrdhygien

Program Overview

The Magisterprogram in Mikrobiologi, Smittskydd och VÕrdhygien is a 2-year, 60-credit program offered by the Institutionen f÷r biomedicin at Sahlgrenska akademin, G÷teborgs universitet. The program provides students with advanced knowledge in medical microbiology, infection epidemiology, and healthcare hygiene, as well as practical skills in handling outbreaks and preventing healthcare-related infections.

Program Structure

The program consists of four semester-long courses, each worth 15 credits:

• MIC101: Grundlõggande medicinsk mikrobiologi (Basic Medical Microbiology)
• MIC201: Infektionsepidemiologi och vaccinologi (Infection Epidemiology and Vaccinology)
• MIC301: Smittskydd och vÕrdhygien (Infection Control and Healthcare Hygiene)
• MIC401: Examensarbete (Degree Project)

Each course includes four weeks of teacher-led instruction, with the remaining time spent on self-study and project work.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have a Bachelor's degree or a professional degree of at least 180 credits in a relevant field, such as medicine, nursing, biomedical science, or biology. They must also have proficiency in Swedish (Svenska 3/Svenska B) and English (Engelska A/Engelska 5).

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with a strong foundation for a career in infection control, healthcare hygiene, or related fields. Graduates can work in hospitals, healthcare organizations, or government agencies, and can also pursue further studies in research or academia.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Medical microbiology
• Infection epidemiology
• Vaccinology
• Healthcare hygiene
• Infection control

Teaching Methods

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Group work
• Self-study
• Project work

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, as well as practical skills and experience in handling outbreaks and preventing healthcare-related infections.