Major - Microbiology
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3019.1
Related Courses
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2743.11
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
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3754.1
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Bachelor of Science
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3756.1
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Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
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3757.1
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Bachelor of Advanced Science
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3763.1
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
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3764.1
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies
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4748.3
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
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6043.1
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
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Microorganisms impact on all aspects of our lives. A major in microbiology will equip students with the skills and knowledge of microbiology and molecular microbiology relevant to employment in research laboratories and industries including biotechnology companies, medical and environmental laboratories, food, wine and pharmaceutical companies, quality assurance and scientific sales. The major, which includes the study of bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses and their roles in medicine, industry and the environment, will also provide a foundation for research at Honours and postgraduate levels.
Major
Structure
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Microbiology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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301254
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Concepts in Human Physiology
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Spring session
Choose one of
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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And two electives
Spring session
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301251
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Molecular Biology of the Cell
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Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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300866
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Analytical Microbiology
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And two electives
Spring session
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300883
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Laboratory Quality Management
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And two electives
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Microbiology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Microbiology, given above.
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies
SM1100 Education Studies
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in Microbiology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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301254
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Concepts in Human Physiology
|
Spring session
Choose one of
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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And one elective
Spring session
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301251
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Molecular Biology of the Cell
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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Year 3
Autumn session
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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300866
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Analytical Microbiology
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And one elective
Spring session
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300883
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Laboratory Quality Management
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And one elective
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1: College Units
Standard 3 Term year
Preparatory unit
And
Eight University Level units comprising:
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700295
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Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
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700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
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700155
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Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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And
One unit from the following (depending on the testamur major chosen)
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700266
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Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
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700296
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Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
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700061
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Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
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700297
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Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)
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700298
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Water Quality Assessment and Management (WSTC)
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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And two electives
Spring session
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301251
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Molecular Biology of the Cell
|
Choose one of
|
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
|
301259
|
Work Internship for Science Professionals
|
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
|
300866
|
Analytical Microbiology
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And two electives
Spring session
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300883
|
Laboratory Quality Management
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And two electives