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Medical Microbiology: Virology (MIIM30014) // Eligibility and requirements
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Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Prof Damian Purcell
dfjp@unimelb.edu.au
Prof Jason Mackenzie
jason.mackenzie@unimelb.edu.au
Dr. Sarah Londrigan
sarahll@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| MIIM20001 | Principles of Microbiology & Immunology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students are strongly encouraged to complete MIIM20002 Microbes, Infections and Responses prior to commencing this subject, in addition to the pre-requisite subjects listed above.
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
526-314 Medical Microbiology: Viruses (pre 2010)
526-333 Viruses and Other Parasites (pre 2010)
MIIM30014 Viruses and Other Parasites (pre 2011)
Recommended background knowledge
The 200 and 300 level prerequisite subjects should have provided a solid background in microbiology and immunology. An understanding of the molecules, genes and biology of the cell is important.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 January 2025