Program Overview

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Programme: BScHons in Medical Immunology

Programme Information

The following requirements are set for completing the programme:

• Advanced instruction by means of self-tuition and four compulsory seminars of which at least one must be read to and defended before the department in question, on topics assigned to the student.
• Practical experience of the laboratory techniques used in the particular subsections of the subject.
• Attendance at the compulsory faculty module (TNM 700) Applied research methodology 700.
• Successful completion of the prescribed module (MBS 700) Medical biostatistics 700.
• Taking part in a research project and presentation of an independent research report.
• Satisfactory attendance at a library-user course.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level.
2. Certified copy of ID or passport.
3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees): A description of the proposed research field indicating a research topic and the broad scope of the proposed study, not exceeding 500 words.

All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:

1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report.
2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable).
3. Certified copy of passport.

All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes. Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable). Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department, therefore the relevant department has the right to limit the number of students per year. Complying with the minimum admissions requirements, does not automatically guarantee admission to the degree. Proposed research studies for masters and doctoral applicants should align with the research focus of the relevant department. If a qualifying candidate has expressed an interest in a field of study that the relevant department cannot accommodate, the applicant may be considered for an alternative project. All postgraduate applicants must be proficient in English as English is the official language of tuition, communication and correspondence at the University of Pretoria. Candidates who cannot provide evidence that previous studies were completed in English, must submit TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results with their application. All applicants must be computer literate. All students need to have access to an internet enabled device, as well as consistent email and internet access. Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students in accordance with the University strategy.

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Relevant bachelor's (or equivalent) degree with at least one applicable biological subject as a major.
2. A weighted average of at least 60% at final-year level.

Additional Requirements

The prerequisites for admission to the honours degree in certain fields of study are indicated in the syllabuses of the specific department. Also consult current General Academic Regulations.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

1. The examination at the end of the programme will consist of two written papers of three hours each as well as an oral examination of 30 minutes.
2. To comply with the pass requirements for the degree, a student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% in each division as indicated, as well as a pass mark of at least 50% for the essay/work assignment (if applicable).
3. Also consult General Academic Regulation G18 regarding Renewal of registration.

Pass with Distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained of at least 75% (not rounded) in the examination of the core module GIM 700 (written, oral, practical, etc.).

Core Modules

• GIM 700: Medical immunology 700 (Credits: 100.00)
  • This module includes 30 research credits.
• MBS 700: Medical biostatistics 700 (Credits: 20.00)
  • The role of statistics and the data analysis process, collecting data sensibly, graphical methods for describing data, numerical methods for describing data, summarizing bivariate data, probability, random variables and probability distributions, sampling variability and sampling distributions, estimation using a single sample, hypothesis testing using a single sample, comparing two populations or treatments, the analysis of categorical data and goodness-of-fit tests, simple linear regression and correlation: inferential methods, multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, nonparametric (distribution-free) statistical methods.
• TNM 700: Applied research methodology 700 (Credits: 0.00)
  • Attendance module only.