Addis Ababa University

The program is composed of course works, field thesis research and defending and filing the thesis research. Students are assessed at the end of each course by the use of examinations. Passing level and grading of the courses will generally follow the rules and regulations of the University for Postgraduate Studies. A minimum of “B” grade is required for each course the student is taking for completion of the program.  During their thesis research work, the trainees are expected to conduct health research to address the major health problems and issues of their area. Progressive assessment is conducted to assess performance in their research work. Public defence of their theses in the presence of internal and external examiners is a requirement for graduation. Thesis defence will be graded as “Excellent”, “Very good”, “Good”, “Satisfactory” or “Fail”.  A thesis that is considered “Fail” must be revised and re-defended. The re-defence will be done based on the recommendation of the thesis examining board.

Graduate Program Coordinator

School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences

Addis Ababa University

The program is composed of course works, field thesis research and defending and filing the thesis research. Students are assessed at the end of each course by the use of examinations. Passing level and grading of the courses will generally follow the rules and regulations of the University for Postgraduate Studies. A minimum of “B” grade is required for each course the student is taking for completion of the program.  During their thesis research work, the trainees are expected to conduct health research to address nutritional health problems and issues of their area. Progressive assessment is conducted to assess performance in their research work. Public defence of their theses in the presence of internal and external examiners is a requirement for graduation. Thesis defence will be graded as “Excellent”, “Very good”, “Good”, “Satisfactory” or “Fail”.  A thesis that is considered “Fail” must be revised and re-defended. The re-defense will be done based on the recommendation of the thesis examining board.

Graduate Program Coordinator

School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences

Addis Ababa University

The program is composed of course works, field thesis research and defending and filing the thesis research. Students are assessed at the end of each course by the use of examinations. Passing level and grading of the courses will generally follow the rules and regulations of the University for Postgraduate Studies. A minimum of “B” grade is required for each course the student is taking for completion of the program.  During their thesis research work, the trainees are expected to conduct health research to address reproductive health related health problems and issues of their area. Progressive assessment is conducted to assess performance in their research work. Public defence of their theses in the presence of internal and external examiners is a requirement for graduation. Thesis defence will be graded as “Excellent”, “Very good”, “Good”, “Satisfactory” or “Fail”.  A thesis that is considered “Fail” must be revised and re-defended. The re-defense will be done based on the recommendation of the thesis examining board.

Graduate Program Coordinator

School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences

Addis Ababa University

a)      Coursework: Candidates are expected to make up all courses and must pass the prescribed courses with a grade of B on the first attempt before appearing for the qualifying examination.

b)      Comprehensive qualifying examination: Candidates are required to pass a comprehensive examination within eighteen months after registration. The examination will be both written and oral and will cover all aspects of Medical Microbiology. A candidate who fails the comprehensive examination may reappear for the examination once within a maximum time of six months after which he/she must discontinue his/her studies if he/she fails again.

c)      Thesis work: A doctoral thesis shall constitute a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD degree. The doctoral thesis shall constitute individual contribution to the advancement of knowledge and should be publicly defended.

Chair, Department of Microbiology

College of Health Sciences

Addis Ababa University