Module code: BIS5018-B
Medical Microbiology is a branch of medical science concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. This field of science studies various clinical applications of micro-organisms for the improvement of health. Medical microbiologists support and oversee the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness caused by micro-organisms. This module supports the programme by developing learners’ knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of Biomedical Science (PLO6). It also enables learners to evaluate and discuss the laboratory specialities of medical microbiology (PLO7). This will be achieved by considering a variety of pathogenic microorganisms, exploring the virulence factors and pathogenesis of infectious agents including bacteria and viruses; revisiting the concept of host/microbe interactions in health and disease; and the roles of host responses in clinical conditions caused by infection. The techniques used in the identification and characterisation of microbes in modern and routine diagnostic microbiology will be considered, as well as hospital- and community-acquired infections and the roles of infection control; emerging infections in relation to potential epidemics and pandemics will be explored. The concept of epidemiology in monitoring and addressing infectious diseases will be investigated. This module will support those students seeking knowledge to assist their employment in medicine and medical research. It emphasises the importance of host/microbe interactions in health and disease. Download the PDF for BIS5018-B_2024_5.pdf