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Courses conducted
(a) Undergraduate course –Third M.B.,B.S course
Period of study – one year
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Method of teaching |
Lecture |
Tutorial |
Practical |
Class Test |
Practical Test |
Total |
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Teaching hours |
113 |
40 |
36 |
9 |
2 |
202 |
Contents: Core curriculum
General microbiology: Anatomy and physiology of Bacteria, Sterilization and Disinfection, Microbial Pathogenicity, Infection and Mode of Transmission, Bacteriological Stains & Staining Reactions, Bacteriological Culture Media, Microbial genetic, Resistance to antimicrobial drugs
Systematic bacteriology: Staphylococci, Streptococci, The Neisseriae, Gram Positive Spore Forming Bacili – Bacillus, Clostridium, Mycobacteria, Enterobacteriaceae – Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas, Vibrios, Helicobacter, Yersinia, Haemophilus, Spirochaetes, Chlamydiae
Virology: Poxviruses, Adenoviruses, Herpes viruses, Polyomaviruses and Papillomaviruses, Hepatitis Viruses, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Myxoviruses, Rubella Virus, Coronaviruses, Picornaviruses, Arboviruses, Roboviruses, Rabies Virus, Oncogenic Viruses, Viruses associated with acute Gastroenteritis in Human, Slow Viruses and Prions
Immunology : The Immune system, Antigen, antibody and reactions, The complement system, MHC, Immunity, Immune response, Hypersensitivity, Cytokines, Immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy, Apoptosis, Autoimmunity, Immunodeficiency, Immunologic Tolerance
Medical parasitology:
A. Protozoa :Entamoeba, Giardia, Trichomonas, Toxoplasma, Plasmodium, Opportunistic Protozoa, Haemoflagellates
B. Helminthss
Nematodes – Ascaris, Trichuris, Enterobius, Hook Worm, Strongyloides, Wuchereria
Cestodes – Taenia, Hymenolepis, Echinococcus
Trematodes
Mycology: Superficial, cutaneous and subcutaneous mycosis, Systemic mycosis, Opportunistic mycosis, Mycotoxins
Public Health Microbiology: Water borne infections, Bacteriological examination of milk, Microbiology of foods, Microbiological examination of air
Applied Microbiology: Infections of the skin, hair and nails, Infections of the eye, ear, nose, oral cavity and throat, Infections of the respiratory tract, Infections of the gastrointestinal tract, Infections of the cardiovascular system, Infections of the central nervous system, Infections of the urinary tract, Infections of the genital tract, Wound Infections, Hospital Infections
Medical Entomology
Assessment evaluation
Pass mark = 50%, Moderation mark = 46%, Distinction mark=75%
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Class Work |
Theory |
Practical |
Total |
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Weightage-30% |
50% |
20% |
100% |
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3 written tests +1 practical test – 7.5 marks/test |
Theory
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MCQ |
MSQ |
Total |
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Weightage -33.34% 1 hr, 20 stems, 5 multiple responses Minus system, Not carried over |
Weightage -66.66% 2 hrs, 8 MSQ |
100% |
Practical
8 questions – 5 seen questions-28 marks each – 140marks
– 3 unseen questions – 20marks each – 60 marks
Total 200marks
(b) Postgraduate course [ M.Med.Sc (Microbiology) ]
1. Title of the Course:M.Med.Sc (Microbiology)
2. Aim & Objectives
Aim: To provide postgraduate master candidates with an overview of the clinical and microbiological aspects of bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology and microbiological aspects of bacteriology and molecular biology and the application of these subjects to community medicine and clinical medicine with respect to promotive, preventive and curative aspects.
Objectives:
1. To impart up to date knowledge in bacteriology, virology, immunology, parasitology, mycology and molecular biology and also the essentials of medical statistics and epidemiology;
2. To teach laboratory skills in the above disciplines at the university and at affiliated places of learning;
3. To encourage research culture and activity;
4. To improve communication and English language skills by means of journal reading, presentations, seminars and discussions;
5. To promote application of knowledge and skills to community and clinical medicine;
6. To integrate the knowledge of microbiology with related disciplines.
Duration of the course: Two years
A. First year Course
Program me structure (First Year Course): 44 weeks
(a) At the Department of Microbiology, University of Medicine Mandalay (24 weeks)
Bibliographical methods, General Microbiology, Systematic
Bacteriology, Immunology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, Applied
Microbiology, Publi8c Health Microbiology, Medical Entomology,
Molecular Biology, Medical Statistics and Epidemiology
(b) Block Postings (20 weeks): Clinical Microbiology Section, M.G.H/
Teaching Hospital, MGH (280 hours), National Health Laboratory (245 hours), Department of Medical Research (14 hours), Department of Food and Drug Administration (35 hours)
Teaching Methods; didactic lectures, discussions, Seminars, presentations, journal reading, clinical, research and practical laboratory work. Conferences and symposiums, scientific talks (local and international)
Assessment
Formative Assessment: Written assignments, Class tests after completion of each discipline.
Summative Assessment
Theory: A common Final Examination in which a convener system is adopted.
For each paper: A choice of 4 out of 6 Essays
Questions for each Paper, Question No.1 being compulsory;
Paper (1) General Microbiology, Bacteriology;
Paper (2) Molecular Biology, immunology;
Paper (3) Mycology, Virology;
Paper (4) Applied Microbiology, Parasitology, Public Health Microbiology
Marking Scheme: Theory- 100marks for each question, 100 percent for each paper
Practical (Convener system): Two and half days-
4 components (Bacteriology, Immunology, Parasitology, Virology), 100 marks for each component
Viva: Grand Viva
Pass Marks – 60 marks, Distinction Marks – 80 marks
Credit Marks – 70 marks or more in all four components.
B. Second Year Course
Candidates are required to submit their research protocol three months before the end of the first year examination. The research work will commence form the beginning of the second year. The thesis must be submitted to the Board of Studies by the last week of October and will be assessed by three examiners.
(c) Microbiology teaching for M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
1. Title of the Course:M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
2. Aim & Objectives
Aim: To provide postgraduate master candidates with an overview of the clinical and microbiological aspects of bacteriology, virology, parasitology mycology and immunology and the application of these subjects to community medicine and clinical medicine with respect to promotive, preventive and curative aspects.
Objectives
1. To impart up-date knowledge in bacteriology, virology, immunology parasitology, mycology and Public Health bacteriology.
2. To teach laboratory skills in the above disciplines at the university and at affiliated places of learning.
3. To integrate the knowledge of microbiology with related disciplines.
Training Programme
Programme structure
First Year Course: Total -44 weeks
General Microbiology, Systematic Bacteriology, Immunology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Medical Entomology,
Second year: Block posting
Assessment: Microbiology: Essay type (3 hours)
Microbiology - 4 out of 5 questions,
1. Immunology - 1 question
2. Bacteriology - 1 question,
3. Virology - 1 question,
4. Parasitology - 1 question,
5. Add notes (a, b, c, d) including Mycology
Practical exam – 3 hours for each discipline. Full convener system is being used now.
Pass Mark – 60 marks
(d) Microbiology teaching for M.Med.Sc (Preventive and Tropical Medicine)
1. Title of the Course: M.Med.Sc (Preventive and Tropical Medicine)
2. Aim & Objectives
Aim: To provide postgraduate candidates with an overview of the clinical and microbiological aspects of bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology and immunology and the application of these subjects to clinical and preventive medicine.
Objectives
1. To impart up-date knowledge in bacteriology, virology, immunology parasitology, mycology applied microbiology and public health microbiology.
2. To teach laboratory skills in the above disciplines at the university and at affiliated places of learning.
3. Training Programme
Programme structure - First Year Course:
Total - 120 Hrs
6 Hrs/ day x 5 days/week x 4 weeks = 120 Hrs
Lectures or Discussion – 99 Hrs
Practical – 8 Hrs
Class Test – 7 Hrs
Revisions – 6 Hrs
Contents
- General Microbiology, Systematic Bacteriology, Immunology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Medical Entomology,
4. Assessment
Formative Assessment: A continuous assessment will be made during the first year course.
- Written assignments
- Class tests after completion of each discipline.
Summative Assessment
Theory
Type of question MSQ
Total Time allowed -3 hours
Marking Scheme for each paper
Theory – 10 marks for each question
Practical
(a) Components
- 4 components (Bacteriology, Immunology, Parasitology, Virology)
(b) Time allowed -2 hours
(c) Marking Scheme
100 marks for each component
Total 100%
Final Practical
1. Spot diagnosis
2. Staining
3. Rapid test
4. Stool examination
Viva
Grand Viva
1. Number of Viva stations/ tables
- Only one Viva table
- All Examiners (Co-examiners and External Examiners) must be present for each and every candidate.
2. Total time allowed -20 minutes for each candidate ( 5 minutes for each Discipline)
3. Marking Scheme – 100 marks
- All Heads from the Microbiology Department of other University of Medicine will be co-examiners.
- Two external examiners.
- 100 marks for each discipline – Total 100%
Theory - 50%, Practical -15%, Viva - 35%
Compartment system will be adopted.
Pass Marks – 60 marks
Supple Examination/ Second attempt
The supplementary examination will be held within a period of 6 weeks or 6 months after the final examination.
(e) Doctorate course - Ph.D. (Medical Microbiology)
1. Title of the Course Ph.D (Medical Microbiology)
2. Aims and Objectives
1. To provide microbiologists with specialized knowledge and skills essential for the pursuit of teaching, research practice and laboratory administration in the fields of bacteriology, virology, mycology, immunology, parasitology, entomology and environmental microbiology.
2. To produce highly qualified academicians and researchers in Microbiology comparable to international standards.
3. Duration of the Course
The minimum length of time required will be 3 years. After 3 year candidate will have to return to mother unit. However, maximum extension of up to 1 more year (total 4 years) will be permitted for the candidate to continue his/her research programme. If, at the end of 4 years, the course is not completed, the candidature will be terminated.
4. Training Programme
4.1 Content
4.1.1 Modules
Within First three months Common module comprising
Second three months Literature review and selection of research topic
- keep log book of literature reviewed and submit monthly to chairman of Ph. D committee
- discuss topic selection at the end of 6th month
4.1.2. Log Book & Checklist
This course comprises of research work, presentation and writing up of the thesis. Candidates are required to submit their progress of research work, to perform presentation on related research topic on April and August by candidate and weightage is 20%.Weekly submission of Log Book with research plan by candidate.
4.1.3 Research & Thesis
Protocol submission
Protocol should be submitted to Academic board before September and Ethical Board before December (within 1 year) and if fail termination of his/ her candidature will ensue.
Research Programme
There is no formal programme of study and each student is assigned by a supervisor who arranges a course of study and research to suit the student's individual requirements subject to availability of resources.
Thesis
A thesis for the Ph. D. degree must form a distinct contribution to the knowledge of the subject and afford evidence of originality shown by the discovery of new facts.
Termination of Candidature
A candidate whose progress is not satisfactory may be required to terminate his/ her candidature at any time during the course.
Board of Examiners
Each candidate is to be assessed by a Board of Examiners consisting of three examiners. They should be Ph. D. degree or equivalent degree holders or reputed experts in Microbiology. External examiners from abroad may be included.
No other person must be present at the time of the examination.
Two jury members probably involved in University Academic Body should be appointed.
5. Assessment of Courses
The thesis should be submitted at least three month prior to the maximum candidature date with the agreement of the supervisor.
The examination Committee shall comprise one co – examiner, one external examiner plus the chief examiner (in general the head of department) who will examine the thesis.
Four copies of the thesis, in the prescribed format must be submitted to the board of examiners no later than maximum candidature date.
Each examiner will be asked to provide a written report to the Board of Examination on the candidate's thesis and to recommend one of the following courses of action:
RE-EXAMINATION
A candidate who is required to submit for reexamination may be re-examined only once.
Re-examination shall take place within twelve months from the date on which the candidate is advised in writing by the chief examiner or nominee of such re-examination.
The thesis shall be re-examined by the same examiners unless: any of the examiners is unable to re-examine the thesis in which case rector or nominee with the agreement of the Principal Supervisor.
Examiners Re-examination a thesis will be asked to provide a written report on the candidate's thesis and to recommend one of the following course of action.
- The candidate should be awarded the degree with or without minor nominated revision; or
- The thesis should be rejected and the degree should not be awarded
Criteria for pass/fail /credit /distinction
A score of;
60% is considered as passed (thesis accepted with or without minor amendments)
70%is considered as passed with credit (average with first year result)
80% is considered as passed with distinction (average with first year result)
Candidates who failed to score 60%in the examination must rewrite and submit their thesis within 6 months.
Weightage of Thesis (80%)
- Thesis writing - 60%
- Oral defense - 20%
Continuous assessment (20%)
