Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) in Microbiology

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) in Microbiology is a program that focuses on the study of microorganisms, the immune system, and the ways in which organisms respond to infection. Students will learn about the diversity of microorganisms, microbial virulence, disease states, and the latest advances in vaccine development.

Program Details

• The program covers key areas such as immunology, virology, parasitology, environmental microbiology, microbial biotechnology, and microbial genomics.
• Students will study bacterial, fungal, and viral infections and apply their knowledge in weekly laboratory practicals.
• The program aims to equip students with the specialist biomedical and molecular techniques required to diagnose and characterize infectious microbes and to develop new diagnostics.

Career Possibilities

• Medical scientist
  • Microbiology team lead
  • Laboratory manager
  • Microbiology laboratory technician
  • Laboratory coordinator

How You'll Learn

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Research experience
• Laboratory work

What You'll Study

• Virology
• Immunology
• Advanced Biostatistics
• Advanced Microbes & Human Health
• Advanced Genomics

Highlights

• Ranked 2 in Australia for biological sciences (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)
• Ranked 1 in Queensland for biological sciences (QS World University Rankings 2025)