BPS3022 Microbiology and immunology
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
BPS3022 Microbiology and immunology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia, Parkville
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles of microbiology and immunology, with a particular focus on their relevance to pharmaceutical sciences. Students will engage with topics such as epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions, and strategies for controlling microbial growth and transmission with physical, chemical and pharmacological methods. The unit introduces specialised discipline-based laboratory techniques to develop practical skills, and foster critical thinking through the integration of microbiological and immunological concepts applied to real-world scenarios.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester | Parkville | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester testQuiz / Test10%
- Laboratory InvestigationProject15%
- Learning journeyWritten25%
- Final assessmentExamination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply the fundamental concepts of microbiology and immunology, to solve problems involving microscopy, microbial physiology, genetics, epidemiology and host-pathogen interactions
- 2
demonstrate a range of microbiology and immunology-based laboratory techniques and relate experimental results to theoretical concepts
- 3
demonstrate an appreciation of factors involved in contamination control, control of infectious diseases, and the processes of pathogenesis
- 4
compare and contrast different viral replication strategies of bacterial and mammalian viruses
- 5
design and report experimental investigations in a way that is consistent with the conventions of the discipline.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Assessments1 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Twelve 2-hour online preparation modules (Discovery)
- Twelve 1-hour applied sessions
- Six 2-hour laboratories
- Twelve 2-hour workshops
- One 1-hour assessment
Learning resources
Technology resources
For more information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications and the technology systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Megan Waldhuber
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nicholas Khong
- Dr Megan Waldhuber
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BPS3022?
BPS3022 has no prerequisites.
When is BPS3022 offered?
In 2026, BPS3022 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville.
Does BPS3022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.