BTH3722 Medical microbiology
Faculty of Science
BTH3722 Medical microbiology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs BTH2830 or MIC2011.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 55%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review BTH3722.
Requisites
Before BTH3722
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BTH3722
No unit lists BTH3722 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides a comprehensive overview of the role of microorganisms in human health and disease. You will explore microbial pathogenicity, host-parasite relationship, mechanisms of infectious disease causation, antimicrobial therapy, and the epidemiology of infectious diseases including patterns of transmission and outbreak control. Through theoretical and practical components, you will gain experience in handling microbiological specimens including the use of serological techniques and specimen processing in clinical laboratory settings.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical worksDemonstration45%
- TestExamination15%
- Final assessment - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination40%
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
Explain how microbes cause disease, with particular emphasis on bacterial and viral pathogenicity;
- 2
Discuss the epidemiology of infectious disease;
- 3
Discuss the role of antimicrobial agents and the importance of drug resistance in the treatment of infectious disease;
- 4
Describe the role of microorganisms in selected infectious diseases and nosocomial infections;
- 5
Analyse the role of vaccination in disease prevention and control, including current immunisation strategies;
- 6
Discuss the host-parasite relationship, including the dynamic interactions between pathogens and host immunity;
- 7
Demonstrate competence in laboratory procedures for handling and processing microbiological specimens, with a focus on diagnostic serology techniques
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories18 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Three hours of lectures (recorded vidoes) and
Two hours of tutorials per week
One 3-hour practical class (6 weeks);
5-6 hours of independent study per week
Lectures covering theoretical aspects followed by laboratory experiments covering hands-on experience
Where it fits
BTH3722 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Assoc. Professor Song Keang Peng
- Chief Examiners
- Assoc. Professor Song Keang Peng
Common questions
When is BTH3722 offered?
In 2026, BTH3722 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does BTH3722 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 55% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTH3722?
BTH3722 is part of Applied microbiology and Biotechnology.