Stream

Medical Microbiology - MICRH13991

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science

Contact: www.babs.unsw.edu.au

Program: 3991 - Medical Science

Award(s):

Bachelor of Medical Science (Major)

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Stream Outline

Microbiology is the scientific study of the smallest forms of life namely, bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. These fascinating organisms impact on our lives in many ways. On the negative side, they cause disease in humans, animals and plants, and they spoil our food. However, microorganisms are also of great benefit. Indeed, microorganisms are the key participants for the turnover of nutrients and elements and they are the main producers of organic carbon and biomass. They turn the biological wheels on this globe and are responsible for sustainability of life. They also 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. The genetic engineering of microorganisms is a fundamental aspect of molecular biology and the way of the future.

A major in Medical Microbiology is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science program.

Stream Structure

A major in Medical Microbiology is comprised of 66 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1

Stage 2

Note:
*Note: students intending on completing a major in Medical Microbiology must take BABS2202 in their second semester of their first year. This will require students to achieve a minimum of a credit in BABS1201.

Stage 3

A minimum of 18 UOC from:
Honours

Students seeking to enrol into Honours in Pharmacology should refer to program 4500 – Science (Honours) and contact the School of Medical Science
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