Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)

Overview

Description:
 
Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Chemistry and Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Townsville

Level 1

BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

HS1000:03 Epidemiology

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:

BT1001:03 Introduction to Plant Science

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

or any AQ, AT, BT, BZ or PP subjects.

Students wishing to specialise in Clinical Microbiology should also select:

AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology

Level 2

MI2011:03 Microbial Diversity

MI2021:03 Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology

MI2031:03 Marine Microbiology

Plus

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

MB2050:03 Functional Biology of Marine Organisms

Or any AQ, AT, BC, BT, BZ, MB, PP or ZL subjects.

Students wishing to specialise in Clinical Microbiology should also select from:

AT2110:03 Comparative Mammalian Anatomy and Histology

BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry

BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics

BC2024:03 Cell Regulation

PP2101:03 Medical Physiology 1

PP2201:03 Medical Physiology 2

Level 3

Select a minimum of four subjects (12 credit points) from:

MI3021:03 Clinical Microbiology

MI3031:03 Aquatic Microbial Pathobiology

MI3041:03 Food Microbiology

MI3051:03 Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases

MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology

PP3151:03 General Pathobiology

Plus

Up to 12 credit points of electives to satisfy the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Students wishing to specialise in Clinical Microbiology should also select from:

BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development

PP3151:03 General Pathobiology

Honours

Level 4 (Honours students only)

MI4000:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 1 of 2

MI4001:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 2 of 2

Note: There are other subjects available for students who wish to complete honours part-time. Students should contact the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences for subject information.

Career Opportunities

Microbiologists can seek rewarding careers in: food and beverage manufacture; research and quality control; biotechnology; pollution monitoring and control; manufacture of pharmaceuticals, paints and cosmetics; extraction of ores in association with mining activities; agricultural, aquaculture and forestry industries; or veterinary and human medicine.

Professional Recognition

Graduates can apply for associate membership of the Australian Society for Microbiology.

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