Microbiology and Immunology
Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)Informal specialisationYear: 2020
Microbiology and Immunology
Contact information
Coordinators
Prof Katherine Kedzierska
Prof Damian Purcell
A/Prof Scott Mueller
smue@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Overview
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms such as algae, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. Some microorganisms cause infections, but most live harmlessly and enhance our environment and our lives. Microbiology is a core discipline for most areas of biotechnology.
Immunology is the study of the immune system. The immune system is involved in the defence of the body against infection and tumours. It also plays a role in some unwanted events, including allergies, autoimmunity and transplant rejection.
Honours in Microbiology and Immunology represents a transition from an undergraduate experience taught in a traditiional lecture format, to being immersed into a laboratory-based cutting edge research environment. This includes designing and executing experiments, and the analysis, interpretation, presentation and communication of data generated by the research actvities. Honours in Microbiology and Immunology provides an opportunity to become directly involved in research that is addressing key questions in the fields of Microbiology and/or Immunology.
The course year starts in February and ends in November and is only available full time.
Admission requirements
In addition to satisfying the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry requirements, students are required to have completed stream specific prerequisites. Details of stream specific prerequisites can be found at the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry and participation requirements page.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have completed the Microbiology and Immunology Honours program should have acquired:
- Ability to identify major advances in biomedical research;
- Demonstrated skills in writing about research and data using a scientific style of writing;
- Ability to communicate research and data in oral presentations;
- Ability to read scientific articles and apply critical assessment to the content;
- Demonstrate understanding of experimental design and statistics;
- Demonstrated ability to generate research data
Last updated: 18 December 2020