Specialised Microbiology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDST 4003
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Course ID
204242
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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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
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with advanced knowledge and to develop research skills in the analysis, interpretation and communication of information from the scientific literature commensurate with a medical laboratory scientist working in professional practice.
Viruses that cause human disease and laboratory diagnosis of viral infections. Medical parasitology. Medical mycology. Antibiotic resistance: mechanisms, detection, control. Molecular techniques in clinical microbiology. Vaccines. Current issues in clinical microbiology.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate techniques required for the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases caused by viruses, fungi and parasites, including detection, isolation and identification of pathogens and commensal microorganisms.
  • Apply knowledge and practical skills to the laboratory diagnosis and investigation of infectious disease at an advanced level, including application of molecular techniques.
  • Collate, analyse and interpret microbiological test results.
  • Evaluate scientific literature in microbiology and apply this to discuss a current topic.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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