Major structure
Overview
Overview
This major is available in the Bachelor of Biomedicine and the Bachelor of Science.
In the Microbiology major, you’ll investigate bacteria, viruses, and parasites and their impact on human health.
Major structure
Bachelor of Biomedicine
You will take eight core subjects (125 credit points) across your degree that will build an understanding of the structure and function of the body and consideration of the determinants of health and disease, including genetic and environmental influences (four in first year, two in second year and two in third year).
In your third year, you will complete 50 credit points (four subjects) of deep and specialised study in microbiology.
Throughout your degree you will also take elective and breadth (non-biomedicine) subjects.
Bachelor of Science
The Microbiology major is made up of seven subjects (87.5 credit points) taken in your second and third year. Each subject is worth 12.5 credit points. Level 2 subjects are usually taken in second year, and Level 3 subjects in third year.
To complete this major, you’ll need:
- 25 credit points of Level 2 major core
- 12.5 credit points of Level 2 major elective
- 37.5 credit points of Level 3 major core
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 capstone
The rest of your degree will consist of a Level 1 science core subject, your choice of elective subjects in science, and breadth (non-science) subjects.
Further information
You can find detailed information about your major – including structure, subject availability, and participation requirements – in the Handbook.
You can also explore your study pathway and sample course plans through My Course Planner.
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