Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences majoring in Microbiology and Immunology

Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that have the biggest impact. A single virus, invisible to the naked eye, can spark a global outbreak of infectious disease. Prepare to become a future health leader with Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences. Learn from internationally acclaimed academics and study anatomy using real human specimens. Put theory into practice with hands-on learning experiences that include high-tech simulations. Majoring in Microbiology and Immunology, you’ll learn how infectious agents interact with humans and how our immune system fights pathogens. Discover how our bodies respond to bacteria, viruses and parasites. Explore global public health issues relating to the outbreak of infectious diseases and the rising threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or drug-resistant pathogens. Apply your learning in lab-based practicals and work placements, including a dedicated placement in a relevant industry or research setting. Your in-demand, transferable skills will set you up for a fascinating career in the health and biomedical sector or for further postgraduate studies.