Department Description

 It is my great pleasure and honor on behalf of Faculty members and staff of the department, to welcome you all to Medical Microbiology departmental website, in this website you will have access to explore quality and diversity of our teaching programs. You will find out about our degree program, faculty, staff, students, published scientific researches, and other scientific activity of interest. Medical Microbiology department in the college of medicine / University of Al-Qadisiyah was established in 1997. The Department faculty member teach medical microbiology topics for 3rd years stage of undergraduate students, in addition to that the post graduate study (MS.c program) was established at 2007, while ph.D was established at 2012, The Department along its journey graduate professional Medical Microbiologists who serve health sectors, and academic institutions in the country.

 Vision  

The department aim to preparing well trained physicians in knowing the microbial pathogens, and their relationship with the human body and immune response. All these are based on the integrative curriculum. The curriculum focused on student based learning plan, small group sessions, and problem based discussions. This task makes the student capable to achieve long live learning and able to work in a team. 

Mission

 The mission of the dept. of Medical Microbiology is:  at the end of the course student will develop a knowledge base of principles of microbial, structure, physiology, and function, and will know major types of pathogenic microorganisms for human. And would be familiar with the major types of Immune mediated diseases. In addition to that, post-graduate study in Medical Microbiology that support various sectors of health care system.  To produce graduates with a cutting-edge knowledge, based on curriculum can support students with knowledge, skills. Such program definitely would base on student based learning, and vertical integration with clinical science.  Make student able to conduct novel and meaningful research, and offer consultation in microbiology and immunology as they relate to human disease.  Demonstrate the ability to use the laboratory to diagnose infections, including appropriate specimen collection and test ordering, along with the ability to interpret laboratory findings in the context of the patient’s presentation and findings. In addition to problem solving ability and diagnostic skills of infectious diseases.