Microbiology (pre-2008 Bachelor of Science)

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 Science Student Centre.

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.

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.

Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.

Microbiology major

One of

• 526-321 Molecular Microbiology Techniques (Prior to 2010)
• 526-324 Immunological Techniques (Prior to 2010)

Plus one of

• 526-313 Medical Microbiology: Cellular Pathogens
• 526-301 Microbial Cells and Genomes

Plus one of

• 526-314 Medical Microbiology: Viruses (Prior to 2010)

Plus one of

• 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.

The topic of the Research Project must be related to immunology or microbiology.