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Microbiology and Immunology
 Microbiology and Immunology

Description

Microbiology is the study of the smallest forms of life namely, bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. These fascinating organisms impact our lives in many ways. On the negative side, they cause disease in humans, animals and plants; they spoil our food. However, micro-organisms are also of great benefit as they contribute to a better environment via recycling of organic wastes, maintenance of soil fertility and biodegradation of pollutants. Many foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceuticals and other products of biotechnology are products of microbial action.

Fundamental principles of Chemistry and Biology provide a foundation for the study of Microbiology, while broad range of courses and numerous areas of specialisation are offered in Microbiology to cater for the diverse interests of students. The study of Microbiology at UNSW also has an integrated focus on the important connections of this discipline with associated disciplines, such as Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
Immunology is a closely related field which looks at how the body fights off invasion by micro-organisms, and the ways vaccines protect us against disease. Immunology also looks at the genes which control immune responses, and at the many types of cells and molecules which cause both beneficial immune responses, and those not-so good ones such as asthma, allergy, transplant rejection and autoimmunity. Immunological discoveries have been used not only to improve treatment of infections and in allergy and transplants, but also in the fight against cancer and AIDS.

Studying Microbiology and Immunology at UNSW

The study of Microbiology and Immunology at UNSW is primarily through the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (www.babs.unsw.edu.au). At the undergraduate level, students can major in Microbiology within the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) and related combined degree programs. Please refer to the table below for a complete list. It is also possible to specialise in Microbiology and Immunology within the Bachelor of Medical Science.



Immunology can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3930 Science/Arts Major
Honours
MICRD13930
MICRDH3930
3970 Science Honours MICRDH3970
4770 Science / Law Major
Honours
MICRD14770
MICRDH4770
   

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Med Mic & Imm can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3529 Commerce/Science Honours MICRCH3529
   

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Med Micro & Immun can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3755 Bioinformatics/Science Major MICRC13755
   

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Med Micro & Immuno can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3529 Commerce/Science Major MICRC13529
3651 Software Engineering/Science Major MICRC13651
3711 Mechanical & Manf Eng/Science Major MICRC13711
3930 Science/Arts Major MICRC13930
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Honours MICRCH3931
3935 Science/Social Science Major MICRC13935
3970 Science Major
Minor
Honours
MICRC13970
MICRC23970
MICRCH3970
3972 Advanced Science Honours
Major
MICRCH3972
MICRD13972
3993 Communication Major MICRC13993
4075 Science/Education Major MICRC14075
4770 Science / Law Major MICRC14770
   

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Medical Microbioloby & Immunol can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Major MICRC13931
   

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Microbiology can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3529 Commerce/Science Major MICRB13529
3726 Computer Engineering/Science Major MICRA13726
3821 Science/Medicine Major MICRA13821
3831 Science (Medicine) Honours Major MICRA13831
3930 Science/Arts Major
Honours
MICRB13930
MICRBH3930
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Major
Honours
MICRB13931
MICRBH3931
3935 Science/Social Science Major MICRB13935
3970 Science Major
Minor
Honours
MICRB13970
MICRB23970
MICRBH3970
3972 Advanced Science Major
Honours
MICRB13972
MICRBH3972
3994 Media & Communications Minor MICRB23994
4075 Science/Education Honours MICRBH4075
4770 Science / Law Major
Honours
MICRB14770
MICRBH4770
   

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.