This course aims to provide students with a fundamental background for understanding the various types of virus that infect all forms of life. Students will need to learn their replication process in cells from the molecular aspects. With a practical component to the course, students will be exposed to a real laboratory relevant to the isolation, purification and characterization of animal and plant viruses.

Minimum Passing Requirement: A minimum of 40% in continuous assessment as well as in examination. Please note that attendance in all practical sessions is mandatory for the completion of the course. Practical sessions are an integral part of the curriculum, providing hands-on learning experiences and essential for medical laboratory science training. Failure to attend practical sessions (an unauthorized absence and/or lateness) may result in a deduction of marks or, in extreme cases, may lead to failure in the course.