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Medical microbiology

MIC3041

Synopsis

In this unit, aspects of microbiology are presented which are relevant to infectious diseases. It builds on the content of previous subjects providing a basis of the study of medical microbiology, especially the nature of microbial infections of different body systems, immunity and mechanisms of host resistance, vaccines and the mode of action of antibiotics and how microbes become resistant to them.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
6
Level
3
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Science
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites (2)

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Offerings (1)

  • First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 2 areas of study

  • MicrobiologyLevel 3 units
  • MicrobiologyLevel 3 units