Clinical Microbiology

Catalog description

The course introduces the basics of microbiology and associated molecular biology, and the applications of these fields in healthcare in relation to microbiological infection, infection epidemiology, diagnostics, infection control, and molecular testing methodologies. Microbial characteristics, pathogenesis, innate and specific immune response to microbes and parasites are introduced. The course develops technical knowledge and theory of microbiological and molecular biological skills needed to address modern diagnostic methodologies and interventions.