The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) offers exclusive research training, equipping you with the expertise to excel in scientific discovery and beyond. Develop deep disciplinary knowledge, broad scientific literacy, and exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Surround yourself with high-achieving peers, expanding your interdisciplinary expertise and career potential.
Microbiology Major
Study the diversity of microorganisms, the immune system, microbial virulence, disease states and the ways in which organisms respond to infection. You'll learn how vaccines protect animals and humans from infectious diseases, and discover the latest advances in vaccine development from lecturers who are globally recognised experts. Focusing on the key areas of immunology, virology, parasitology, environmental microbiology, microbial biotechnology and microbial genomics, you'll study bacterial, fungal and viral infections and apply your knowledge in weekly laboratory practicals. You'll confidently use the specialist biomedical and molecular techniques required to diagnose and characterise infectious microbes and to develop new diagnostics. Problem-based scenarios will enhance your analytical, research and communication skills.
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This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia 4067
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 92.00 or equivalent.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Two of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Specialist Mathematics or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C), at least one of which must be Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
93
Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
37
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
Course fees
Course fee
$37,856
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The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
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