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Minor

Microbiology

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Overview Study details

Microbiology is at the forefront of protection against infectious diseases.

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.

This minor will add depth to your biological sciences knowledge and equip you with essential technical skills to enhance your employability or prepare you for a career in research.

Highlights

2 in Australia for biological sciences

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

1 in Queensland for biological sciences

QS World University Rankings 2024

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Microbiology laboratory technician
  • Microbiology team lead
  • Laboratory manager
  • Medical scientist
  • Laboratory coordinator

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (undergraduate)

$40K–$85K

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Margot Bligh

At UQ I had the opportunity to work on a coral metagenomics research study which allowed me to gain additional fieldwork experience on the Great Barrier Reef whilst learning new laboratory and bioinformatics skills that are essential to the research I do now.

Margot Bligh
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Microbiology)
Margot Bligh

At UQ I had the opportunity to work on a coral metagenomics research study which allowed me to gain additional fieldwork experience on the Great Barrier Reef whilst learning new laboratory and bioinformatics skills that are essential to the research I do now.

Margot Bligh
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Microbiology)

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Biomedical Parasitology
  • Advanced Immunology
  • CSI UQ: Introduction to Forensic Science
  • Microbes and Human Health

See courses and program structure

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