1. Handbook
  2. Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)
  3. Informal Specialisation
  4. Microbiology and Immunology
  5. Structure

Microbiology and Immunology // Structure

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Structure

100 credit points

The Honours program consists of 100 credit points completed over 12 months full time (or part time equivalent) comprising of two Advanced Coursework subjects and a Research Project.

To be awarded Honours with a specialisation in Microbiology and Immunology, students must successfully complete the following:

  • MIIM40002 - Advanced Microbiology and Immunology  (12.5 points)
  • BIOM40001 - Introduction to Biomedical Research (12.5 points)
  • MIIM40005 and MIIM40006 - Microbiology and Immunology Research Project (75 points)

There are no elective subjects in this Honours program.

 

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Coursework Component

Students must complete 25 credit points of advanced coursework subjects. This is achieved by enrolling in the following subjects in the appropriate semester.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MIIM40002 Advanced Microbiology and Immunology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BIOM40001

Research Component

Students must complete a total of 75 credit points of research across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in a combination of the following subjects in the appropriate semesters.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MIIM40005 Micro & Immuno Research Project Part 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
MIIM40006 Micro & Immuno Research Project Part 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 50

Links

http://www.microbiol.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 29 January 2025