Commencing semesters, 2018
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2030
Faculty
School
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
http://www.science.uq.edu.au/
Why study Microbiology?
Microbiology is the study of microscopic living organisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and protozoa. These organisms have a major impact on all aspects of life. Diseases caused by microbes are well-known and can involve viruses (e.g. influenza and HIV), bacteria (e.g. meningococcus, Staphylococcus, E. coli) and protozoa (e.g. malaria). Our understanding of these organisms is directly linked to the control and prevention of infectious diseases. Immunology plays a key role in understanding how humans and animals respond to the challenge of these disease-causing organisms.
In recent years, research in microbiology has been revolutionized by new and exciting technologies such as proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics and genetic engineering. Thus, Microbiology is a discipline of enormous importance in basic and applied science.
More information about what can be studied in the Microbiology Major.
What you can study
In this major, you will learn about the following areas of study:
- the basis of immune recognition and vaccine design
- infectious diseases and methods of control
- microbial biotechnology, and
- parasitology.
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Microbiology major.
Employment opportunities
Training in microbiology can lead to exciting career opportunities in medical and public health microbiology and in environmental microbiology. The use of microbes to produce commercially important products has a long history but with a greater knowledge of the physiology and genetics of microorganisms, this area is expanding rapidly to create new career options in microbial biotechnology.
Microbiology offers some of the most exciting and challenging careers in the fields of science and medicine. These include research microbiologists work in laboratories in universities, biotechnology companies and agricultural, medical and veterinary institutes. They investigate the molecular and physiological mechanisms employed by microorganisms associated with infectious diseases, environmental processes and biotechnology. Microbiologists also contribute to the development of new approaches to treat and prevent infectious diseases, and use the latest genetic-engineering and molecular-biological techniques.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelor of Science for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelor of Science for information on key dates and how to apply.