Microbiology (pre-2008 Bachelor of Science)

Major/Minor/Specialisation !755-BB-MAJ+1027 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Year and Campus: 2012

Coordinator

Mrs Sandra Uren

Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Contact

Email: sandraju@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

Major study in Microbiology.

This major is available to Bachelor of Science students who commenced prior to 2008. The published structure of this major includes subjects available in the current year. Pre-2008 Bachelor of Science students who require advice on an appropriate subject selection to complete this major should contact the EPSC.

The University is committed to ensuring that students are not disadvantaged by recent changes to the curriculum and students may complete a major as defined by the current structure or a structure detailed in a previous year's handbook applicable to any year the student was enrolled in the course.

Objectives: The objective of the microbiology major is to contribute to the academic preparation of graduates who embody the University of Melbourne graduate attributes, as well as additional attributes more specific to the Bachelor of Science.
Structure & Available Subjects:

Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.
Subject Options:

Microbiology major

One of

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
  • 526-321 Molecular Microbiology Techniques (Prior to 2010)
  • 526-324 Immunological Techniques (Prior to 2010)
Plus one of
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
  • 526-313 Medical Microbiology: Cellular Pathogens
  • 526-301 Microbial Cells and Genomes
Plus one of
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
  • 526-314 Medical Microbiology: Viruses (Prior to 2010)
Plus one of
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
  • Or an alternate Level 3 practical subject chosen with the approval of the major coordinator.

Please note that credit exclusions may apply. Check individual subject descriptions for further information.
Notes: The topic of the Research Project must be related to immunology or microbiology.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Information Systems

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