Microbiology in Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 5010
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Course ID
202331
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
David Foley
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course explores the science of microbial transmission and reproduction in a variety of health care settings, including diagnosis and transmission. 

  • Microbiology of Common Infections
  • Pharmacotherapeutic Management
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Contact Tracing and Outbreak Management
  • Surveillance Systems
  • Endemic, Epidemic, Pandemic and High Consequence Infectious Diseases

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and contrast the structure, characteristics and function of microorganisms, their habitats and growth requirements in relation to health care settings.
  • Analyse the factors involved in pathogenicity and virulence of microorganisms and how this relates to the infective process
  • Critique and formulate surveillance and management of health care associated infection.
  • Compare and assess local, national and international approaches to management of disease outbreaks

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24005
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 8052A-B
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 8052A-B

Online

Class number
Class number 29537
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 6
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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