Overview

Understanding how microscopic organisms interact with the human body is essential for diagnosing, preventing, and treating infectious diseases. Studying this discipline through Adelaide University gives students a deep foundation in the cellular systems of bacteria, viruses, and parasites alongside host defense mechanisms. Mastering these biological principles is critical for developing new vaccines, therapies, and public health interventions.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamentals of human anatomy, cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics

• Diversity, structure, genetics, and metabolic processes of micro-organisms

• Innate and adaptive immune system responses to pathogens and environmental threats

• Molecular mechanisms of infection, host-pathogen interactions, and antimicrobial resistance

• Standard diagnostic methods, laboratory techniques, and immunological assays

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this major, students will be able to analyze micro-organisms and evaluate the cellular pathways of the immune system. Graduates will possess the laboratory skills to conduct biological experiments, interpret complex diagnostic data, and apply scientific research to solve problems in infection control and biomedical science.