PGDipSci Microbiology

Course Overview This course explores the vast and essential world of microorganisms, from their beneficial roles in food production and environmental sustainability to their harmful potential as agents of disease. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these unseen forces shape our lives and health, culminating in an exploration of the human immune system and its critical role in defense. Key Program Highlights Examine the critical role of microbes in food, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture Understand the causes and impacts of infectious diseases in humans, animals, and plants Explore the principles of immunology and the body's defense mechanisms Learn about the development and function of vaccines Investigate the connection between the immune system and non-infectious diseases like cancer