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BSc(Hons) Microbiology

University of Otago 🇳🇿 New Zealand
BSc (Hons) Master English

Course Overview

Course Overview This course explores the fascinating and ubiquitous world of microorganisms, revealing their critical role in health, industry, and the environment. You will investigate how microbes are harnessed for producing food and medicines, as well as their dual nature as both essential partners and dangerous pathogens. The curriculum also delves into immunology, examining how we defend against disease through vaccines and the immune system's broader functions. Key Program Highlights Explore the dual role of microbes in health and disease Learn about industrial applications in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical production Understand the principles of immunology and vaccine development Examine the critical environmental functions of decomposition and soil fertility Connect microbiological concepts to real-world challenges like cancer and infectious diseases

Available Intakes

July 2026
CampusDunedin Campus
CityDunedin
ModeFullTime
Duration12 Months
FeeNZD 37,897

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