Master of Medical Sciences in Microbiology (Mixed Mode)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)(IIUM Gambang)
Master of Medical Sciences in Microbiology (Mixed Mode)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)(IIUM Gambang)
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The Master of Medical Sciences in Microbiology (Mixed Mode) at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) offers an in-depth exploration of essential communicable diseases caused by moulds (filamentous fungi) and yeasts, emphasizing their increasing clinical significance in healthcare.
The program equips students with the ability to describe, classify, and compare various species of fungi, as well as to analyze the diseases they cause. Students will engage in evaluating the principles of antimicrobial drug actions, focusing specifically on the treatment strategies for fungal infections. Additionally, the curriculum includes an appraisal of current mycology laboratory techniques, providing students with hands-on experience relevant to contemporary research in the field.
This master's program prepares graduates for diverse careers in medical research, clinical microbiology, and public health, fostering expertise in understanding and addressing fungal infections and their impacts on human health.
Entry Requirements
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (honours) from the IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning.
For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.
| Course Title | Course Classification | Credit Hours |
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| Introduction to Medical Microbiology | Special Req | 2 |
| Medical Mycology | Core | 1 |
| Clinical Microbiology Diagnostic Laboratory Practice | Core | 2 |
| Basic & Clinical Immunology | Core | 2 |
| Medical Virology | Core | 3 |
| Medical Bacteriology | Core | 4 |
| No. | Topic |
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| 1 |
Introduction: • Overview of Clinical Mycology • General Features of Fungi • Taxonomy and Practical Classification of Fungi • Virulence Factors of Medically Important Fungi |
| 2 | Superficial Mycosis: Dermatophytosis |
| 3 | Superficial Candidosis, Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor and Other Superficial Infections |
| 4 | Assignment Discussion |
| 5 | Subcutaneous Mycosis: Mycetoma and Chromoblastomycosis |
| 6 | Subcutaneous Mycosis: Sporotrichosis and Other Subcutaneous Mycoses |
| 7 | Systemic Mycosis – Primary Infections: Coccidioidomycosis and Histoplasmosis |
| 8 | Systemic Mycosis – Opportunistic Infections: Aspergillosis |
| 9 | Systemic Mycosis – Opportunistic Infections: Cryptococcosis |
| 10 | Systemic Mycosis – Opportunistic Infections: Pneumocystosis, Zygomycosis and Other Opportunistic Fungal Infections |
| 11 | General Considerations for Identification of Moulds and Yeasts; Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infections |
| 12 | Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Treatment of Clinically Important Fungal Infections |
| 13 | Journal Critique |
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| 1 |
Introduction: • Structure and Composition of Bacteria and Viruses • Classification and Nomenclature of Bacteria |
| 2 | Bacterial Replication, Genetics, Evolution and Virulence Factors; Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria Overview |
| 3 | Virus Replication |
| 4 |
• Host immune response to bacterial infections • Genetic determinants of host resistance • Physiological factors affecting host resistance |
| 5 | Mechanisms of Disease Production and Immunopathology |
| 6 |
• Immunization Against Bacterial Diseases • Live Vaccines, Inactivated Vaccines, Bacterial Subunit Vaccines, Synthetic Vaccines |
| 7 |
• Chemotherapy of Bacterial Diseases • Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Bacterial Diseases |
| 8 | The Principles of Aseptic Technique in Microbiological Practice; Species Identification and Laboratory Technique Used in Virology |
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| 1 |
Practical: • Specimen Collection and Transport • Safety Regulations, Classes of Substances, Labeling Packages, Documentation, Personnel Training |
| 2 |
Practical: • Blood Cultures, Urine Culture, Sputum Culture, Throat Swabs, Swabs from Skin Lesions, etc. |
| 3 |
Practical: • Antimicrobials and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing – Qualitative disc diffusion methods – Quantitative MIC/MBC and E tests |
| 4 |
Practical: • Laboratory Physical Design, Quality Control (QC) and Infection Control |
| 5 |
Practical: • Hospital-acquired Infections: • Sources, Monitoring, Tracing and Control |
| 6 |
Practical: • Molecular Diagnosis of Microbial Infections – Conventional and real-time PCR; others |
| 7 |
Practical: • Serological and Immunochemical Diagnosis of Microbial Infections |
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| 1 |
Introduction: Historical Perspective Antigens, Immunogens, Haptens and Adjuvants |
| 2 | The Anatomy, Histology and Cytology of the Immune System |
| 3 | Innate Immunity: Humoral and Cellular Mechanisms |
| 4 |
The Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) System Seminar |
| 5 | Cellular Immune Responses: Antigen Presentation – The Interplay Between Dendritic Cells, Macrophages, B Lymphocytes, T Lymphocytes |
| 6 |
Hypersensitivity Reactions and Clinical Allergy Practical: Immunodiffusion |
| 7 |
The Immune Response to Microbes: Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites Practical: Immunoagglutination |
| 8 |
Immunodeficiency Practical: Immunofluorescence |
| 9 |
Mechanisms of Immunotolerance and Autoimmunity Practical: Enzyme Immunoassay |
| 10 |
Rheumatological and Dermatological Diseases Seminar |
| 11 | Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases |
| 12 | Hematological and Endocrinological Diseases |
| 13 | Diseases of the Central Nervous System and the Eye |
| 14 | Immune-based Therapies Including Immunization |
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| 1 |
• Introduction: − Structure and composition of viruses • Classification and Nomenclature of Viruses − Criteria for classification and nomenclature |
| 2 |
• Viral Replication of RNA viruses • Viral replication of DNA viruses |
| 3 |
• Virus–cell interactions − Cytopathic effects • Virus–Host Interaction − Determinants of viral virulence and host resistance |
| 4 |
• Mechanisms of disease production and Immunopathology • Virus–Host Interaction − Persistent viral infections • Assignment discussion 1 |
| 5 |
• Mechanisms of viral oncogenesis − Oncogenesis by RNA viruses • Immunization against viral diseases – Live vaccines, inactivated vaccines, virus subunit vaccines, synthetic vaccines, DNA vaccines and other vaccines |
| 6 |
• Chemotherapy of Viral Diseases • Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Viral Diseases |
| 7 |
• Introduction: Overview of DNA and RNA viruses • Parvoviridae – Parvovirus B19 − Other parvoviruses • Papillomaviridae – Human papillomaviruses |
| 8 | Assignment Discussion 2 |
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Adenoviridae – Human adenoviruses Polyomaviridae – Human polyomaviruses |
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• Herpesviridae – Herpes simplex viruses – Varicella-Zoster Virus – Cytomegalovirus – Epstein-Barr Virus – Other Human Herpesviruses • Hepatitis Viruses: Hepatitis A–E viruses |
| 11 |
• Picornaviridae • Rhinoviruses • Enteroviruses • Polioviruses • Other Enteroviruses |
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• Orthomyxoviridae – Influenza A and B viruses – Others • Paramyxoviridae – Paramyxovirus (Parainfluenza 1, 3) – Rubulavirus (Mumps, Parainfluenza 2, 4) |
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• Morbillivirus – Measles (Other exanthematous viral infections: Rubella, HHV-6, Parvovirus B19) • Pneumovirus – Respiratory Syncytial Viruses • Reoviridae • Rotaviruses • Other diarrheal viruses |
| 14 | Journal Critique |
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