Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
Students who entered the University through the College of Medicine and Health may apply to take programmes in Science leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) Degree in one of Anatomy or Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Pathology (Medical Microbiology), Pharmacology or Physiology.
While pursuing any of the above programmes a student will not be permitted to pursue any other programmes (medical or otherwise).
With the approval of the Head of the Department of Pathology and the College of Medicine and Health, and in the case of Pathology (Medical Microbiology) the Head of the School of Microbiology and the Professor of Medical Microbiology, a student who has passed the Third University Examination in Medicine and who has attained an aggregate mark of at least 60% thereat in Pathology may proceed to a BSc (Hons) Degree by (a) satisfactorily pursuing modules to the value of 60 credits in Pathology as determined by the Head of the Department of Pathology, or in Microbiology as determined by the Head of the School of Microbiology (b) reaching the required standard in the BSc (Hons) Degree Examination in Pathology or the BSc (Hons) Degree Examination in Microbiology.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List | Code | Title | Credits |
| |
| MB4002 | Research Project | 15 |
| 1 | 45 |
| Medical Microbiology (5) | |
| Virology (5) | |
| The role and ecology of microbes in the environment (5) | |
| Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biotechnology (5) | |
| Molecular Genetics and Genomics (5) | |
| Immunology: Host Response to Pathogens. (5) | |
| Transmission and Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (5) | |
| Methods in Microbiology (5) | |
| Microbial Food Safety (5) | |
| Computational Biology (5) | |
| Research Frontiers in Microbiology (5) | |
| Microbial Diversity and Molecular Ecology (5) | |
| Advanced Medical Microbiology and Immunology (5) | |
| Advanced Virology and Antiviral Immunity (5) | |
| Microbial Food Safety (5) | |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc in Pathology (Medical Microbiology) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Discuss the key principles and concepts underpinning the discipline of Microbiology;
- Describe the role of microbes in society and critically analyze future microbiological developments of relevance to society;
- Discuss in detail the physiology and biochemistry of bacteria, and the key elements of genetics in prokaryotes, eukaryotic microbes and viruses;
- Explain the molecular basis of infectious diseases and host immune responses;
- Explain the role and applications of microbes in the food and biotechnology industries, in environmental biotechnology and in ecosystem functioning;
- Critically assess recent and ongoing developments in scientific research and effectively communicate scientific knowledge both orally and in writing;
- Apply fundamental laboratory procedures in Microbiology for applications in research, in medical and/or industrial laboratories;
- Apply the scientific method of investigation and hypothesis testing, including the development of theoretical and practical skills, in the design and execution of experiments;
- Demonstrate appropriate scientific proficiency for entry into further postgraduate education/research or for employment in government, academic or industrial positions.
