Medical Microbiology is a central discipline in the medical sciences and is concerned with understanding reasons for disease presentation and prognosis, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

This advanced course aims to extend your understanding and appreciation of interactions between microorganisms and their hosts; antimicrobial agents and microbial resistance; pathogenesis and diagnosis of infections.

The course is delivered via lectorials, tutorials, interactive online content and face-to-face practical classes with individual and group work. The course aims to encourage development of capabilities in critical review of microbiology literature, microbiological techniques, scientific communication (oral and written), problem solving, learning in small groups, independent learning and time management.