Microbiology B
About This Course
This module consists of 15 weeks (45 hours) of lectures and tutorials and aims to provide a broad understanding of the biology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of infections caused by viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens that are medically relevant or foodborne. The use of therapeutic agents and preventive strategies will be included. Newly emerging illnesses and their suspected etiological agents will also be discussed.
What You'll Learn
The Specialist Diploma in Microbiology focuses on theoretical knowledge as well as practical applications using new and emerging technologies that is applied in the areas of applied microbiology, in medical diagnostic, environmental, pharmaceutical quality, and food testing laboratories. It equips the laboratory practitioners or participants with equivalent roles with the knowledge and skills required to undertake new roles that include Quality Assurance Assistant, Quality Control Assistant Laboratory Analyst and Quality Control Laboratory Analyst / Chemist / Microbiologist in Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing industries.
Entry Requirements
Applicant must be a diploma or university graduate in the fields of life and chemical sciences, microbiology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, food science or health-related disciplines.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least five (5) years of relevant working experience in healthcare, bioprocessing, pharmaceuticals, chemical and biotesting sectors or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.