Program Overview
Microbiology Specialisation
Overview
Explore the massively interesting realm of microbiology. From investigations in infectious microbiology to advances in molecular microbiology, you’ll gain insight into microbiological cell structures and functions.
You’ll also discover topics including microbial gene regulation, nucleic acid replication, pathogenesis of major microbial pathogens, the impact of microbiology on human health, and the role of microbes in major industries like agriculture and mining.
You’ll even be introduced to the molecular biology of viruses, the development of antiviral agents and vaccines, and the epidemiology of viral disease.
What You'll Learn
- Specialisation Learning Outcome 1: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 1 for the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Specialisation Learning Outcome 2: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 2 for the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Specialisation Learning Outcome 3: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 3 for the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Specialisation Learning Outcome 4: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 4 for the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Specialisation Learning Outcome 5: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 5 for the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Specialisation Learning Outcome 6: Please refer to the Course Learning Outcome 6 for the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
Course Essentials
- Qualification: Microbiology Specialisation
- Credit: 100
- A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
Fees and Scholarships
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Course Structure
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Campuses
- Australia
- Colombo
- Dubai
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Singapore
Teaching Areas
- Centre for Aboriginal Studies
- Business and Law
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Science and Engineering
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- Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
- Asian Studies Specialisation
- Chinese Language Specialisation
- Construction Management Specialisation
- Creative Writing Specialisation
- Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
- Designing Fashion Specialisation
- Digital Design Specialisation
- Digital and Social Media Specialisation
- English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
- Environmental Planning Specialisation
- Fashion Design Specialisation
- Fine Art Specialisation
- Geography Specialisation
- Graphic Design Specialisation
- Graphics Specialisation
- History Specialisation
- Illustration Specialisation
- Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
- Interior Architecture Specialisation
- International Development Specialisation
- Journalism Specialisation
- Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
- Photography Specialisation
- Principles of Planning Specialisation
- Professional Writing Specialisation
- Screen Production Specialisation
- Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
- Social Justice Specialisation
- Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
- Theatre Arts Specialisation
- Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
- Web Media Specialisation
- Web Presence Specialisation
Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations
Specialisations available from Humanities and Science:
- Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
- Advertising Design Specialisation
- Animation and Game Design Specialisation
- Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
- Asian Studies Specialisation
- Chinese Language Specialisation
- Construction Management Specialisation
- Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
- Creative Writing Specialisation
- Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
- Designing Fashion Specialisation
- Digital Design Specialisation
- Digital and Social Media Specialisation
- English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
- Environmental Planning Specialisation
- Fashion Design Specialisation
- Fine Art Specialisation
- Geography Specialisation
- Graphic Design Specialisation
- Graphics Specialisation
- History Specialisation
- Illustration Specialisation
- Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
- Interior Architecture Specialisation
- International Development Specialisation
- Journalism Specialisation
- Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
- Photography Specialisation
- Principles of Planning Specialisation
- Professional Writing Specialisation
- Screen Production Specialisation
- Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
- Social Justice Specialisation
- Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
- Theatre Arts Specialisation
- Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
- Web Media Specialisation
- Web Presence Specialisation
Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations
Specialisations available from Humanities, Science and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies:
- Advertising Design Specialisation
- Animation and Game Design Specialisation
- Asian Studies Specialisation
- Biological Diversity Minor
- Climate Change Science Minor
- Construction Management Specialisation
- Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
- Creative Writing Specialisation
- Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
- Designing Fashion Specialisation
- Digital and Social Media Specialisation
- Environmental Management Minor
- Environmental Planning Specialisation
- Fashion Design Specialisation
- Fine Art Specialisation
- Food Science Minor
- Forensic Studies Minor
- Geophysics Minor
- Geospatial Technology Minor
- Go Global – Internship Specialisation 1
- Go Practice – Internship Specialisation 1
- Graphic Design Specialisation
- Graphics Specialisation
- Illustration Specialisation
- Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
- Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
- Interior Architecture Specialisation
- International Development Specialisation
- Landscape Restoration Minor
- Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
- Mapping and Land Planning Minor
- Metallurgy Minor
- Mining Minor
- Optimisation Minor
- Photography Specialisation
- Principles of Planning Specialisation
- Screen Production Specialisation
- Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
- Social Justice Specialisation
- Strategic Studies Specialisation
- Theatre Arts Specialisation
- Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
- Web Media Specialisation
- Web Presence Specialisation
Domestic Students
You are considered a domestic student if you are:
- a citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- a permanent resident of Australia
- an Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa holder
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