Our Bachelor of Science offers more than 40 science majors, programs and streams to choose from (everything from biology and chemistry to nanoscience and physics) plus a pool of shared majors from across the University and a flexible degree plan. It enables you to find your own path.
Dream of joining the forefront of research or making the planet a better place? In your first year, you'll gain essential knowledge in the fundamental sciences. In second and third years you will specialise in your chosen pathway with the option to take elective subjects from across the University.
Microbiology Major
Microbiology teaches us about life forms that are too small to see with the naked eye. They are vital for life on Earth but can also cause huge problems as infectious disease agents, plant pathogens, contaminants of food and water and biofoulers.
A major in Microbiology introduces you to this tremendous diversity of function and form in the microbial world. You explore the impact of microbes on other life forms, look at their role in health and disease at the level of individuals, populations and ecosystems, and in particular their place in the nexus of human, animal and environmental inter-relationships.
You will investigate ways in which microbes are used to manufacture products and remediate polluted environments and explore microbial genetics and microbial life at the molecular level, with a particular emphasis on current research in Microbiology in our 3000-level units.
By progressing through the major students will learn advanced concepts and methods including molecular microbiology, systems biology, genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics, advanced microscopy techniques, genetic manipulation, microbial evolution, and the use of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 80.00 or equivalent.
Qualifications
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
Prerequisites
This course has a Mathematics prerequisite.
Assumed knowledge
You are expected to have studied the following subjects in high school to succeed in this course:
Mathematics Advanced and/or higher (depending on units of study selected)
Other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:
Option 1:English is my first language
- citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years), AND
- completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country
Option 2: English is NOT my first language
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
- IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
Course fees
Course fee
$31,227
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Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
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