University of Venda

The department of Microbiology at the University of Venda began as a degree option in the combined Biochemistry and Microbiology Department in 1996. In 1999 a professor in Microbiology was appointed and Department of Microbiology was established as a full fledged department with 2 academic staff, 45 undergraduate students and 5 honours students. Such a development was natural as number of students enrolled for microbiology increased, demanding special focus in this decipline. Currently the department offers combined degree with Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry and Zoology.

Departmental Mission and Vision

The department seeks to produce scientific and technical manpower necessary for achieving national goal of South Africa. The vision of the department is to be an effective provider of knowledge and skills in Microbiology that will empower the students through awareness of the significance of microorganisms in health, environment, industry and general human welfare; through a problem -based project oriented curriculum that will enable them to contribute to socio-economic development of its community, region and nation as competent microbiologists.