Undergraduate Microbiology 2020-2021

30 credits

Level 3

Second Term

this course provides core information to prepare you for advanced studies in the areas of molecular microbiology and infectious diseases;
in depth knowledge will be provided for the advanced study of microbes and their impact on all areas of life and society;
you will participate in a practical that provides you with an insight into a real-life research project providing skills in experimental design, data analysis, practical laboratory skills and research publication;
wider transferrable skills including problem solving and data interpretation are aimed at developing graduate attributes and employability

More Information

15 credits

Level 4

First Term

A course detailing how gut environmental factors, including anaerobiosis and pH, impact on the composition of the human colonic microbiota and virome
A course in which lecture material is supported by bioinformatics workshops using various online software packages which are primarily DNA sequence-based to study and profile complex microbial communities.
Contains a research literature based tutorial in which you are provided with research papers and prepare an essay.
Incorporates lectures detailing different mechanisms underlying the regulation of bacterial gene expression including different strategies for bacterial gene regulation and bacterial strategies that contributes to the spread of antibiotic resistance genes between bacteria.

More Information

15 credits

Level 4

First Term

understanding the fundamental processes of microbial infections of animals and plants;
this course provides detailed information on cellular & molecular processes that determine successful infection strategies of fungi, oomycetes, bacteria;
this advanced course also informs you about microbe-host interactions, microbial stress adaptation, disease control and host resistance strategies;
you will give a small presentation and participate in tutorials discussing microbial infection strategies based on research papers, which will help prepare you for your final exams

More Information

60 credits

Level 4

Second Term

Final year Honours projects offer an excellent opportunity to carry out cutting-edge literature or lab-based scientific research
With projects from disciplines throughout the School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition to choose from, this is a opening to follow your interests working with staff and leading researchers
Projects form the zenith of your degree and fosters development of the skills and knowledge gained throughout your degree, as well as heightening analytical and critical thinking abilities
The opportunity to be part of novel, yet-to-be published research projects can be career-defining, and provides experience to prepare you for the future.

More Information

60 credits

Level 4

Second Term

Final year Honours projects offer an excellent opportunity to carry out cutting-edge literature or lab-based scientific research
With projects from disciplines throughout the School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition to choose from, this is a opening to follow your interests working with staff and leading researchers
Projects form the zenith of your degree and fosters development of the skills and knowledge gained throughout your degree, as well as heightening analytical and critical thinking abilities
The opportunity to be part of novel, yet-to-be published research projects can be career-defining, and provides experience to prepare you for the future.

More Information

Compatibility Mode