M6A Graduate Diploma in Immunology and Microbiology as at 14th May, 2002
Graduate Diploma in Immunology and Microbiology
Abbreviation: GradDipImmunolMicrobiol
Course code: M6A
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 4830
Introductory comments
This 1-year full-time or up to 3-years part-time graduate diploma course is offered at
Hobart, internally and externally.
The staff are: Prof HK Muller, Prof JM Goldsmid, Dr GM Woods and Assoc Prof SM
Kirov.
Assessment is by examination, the completion of a minor research report, seminars and an
oral examination.
Admission & prerequisites
Degree or equivalent in Medicine, Veterinary Science, Science, Pharmacy, Agricultural
Science or Applied Science.
Course objectives
The course is designed for those who wish to advance their knowledge in Immunology
and Microbiology. Specific objectives are to give candidates the theoretical knowledge of
Immunology and Microbiology to undertake further graduate studies in these disciplines.
The practical experience from this course would allow candidates to take up positions in
Immunology and Microbiology laboratories.
Career outcomes
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma have their career opportunities enhanced
because they are able to combine expertise gained from their first degree with knowledge
of Immunology and Microbiology. This opens career paths in research and/or diagnostic
and investigative laboratories.
Professional recognition
There is no professional specialty in this area but the course would allow Medical and
Biomedical scientists to prepare for Fellowship examinations.
Course structure
Candidates attend lectures in Immunology and Medical Microbiology as outlined for
CJA308 Medical Microbiology and Immunology, or CJA212 Pathological Basis of Disease
(see page C-xx for details), advanced tutorials, and complete a minor research project. The
lecture streams and research project have their own unit codes when taken as part of this
Graduate Diploma, as shown below. External students are expected to submit essays or
assignments instead of the lectures and tutorials.
The research project is supervised by a staff member of the appropriate School or
Discipline. For further details on the requirements of the research project, contact the
School of Agricultural Science.
Coursework and research is completed either:
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by a full-time candidate in one year of study, with an additional three months being
allowed for submission of the minor research report; or
by a part-time candidate in a maximum of three consecutive years of study.
Enrolment master code
CJA510
GradDipImmunolMicrobiol
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Dr Greg Woods ph 6226 4832 fax 6226 4833
<G.M.Woods@utas.edu.au>G.M.Woods
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Health Science
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time | Distance Education
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 3 years maximum (6 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Hobart majors: cellular immunology, microbiology, research
project (full-time or part-time)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 1 | International
students last year: 1
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