There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module will examine in depth mechanisms of microbial virulence and pathogenicity and give you an insight into how clinically relevant bacteria, parasites and viruses cause disease in humans. You will examine current challenges related to emerging and re-emerging microbial disease, including the emergence of drug resistant infections. You will critically explore ways in which clinical infection is managed in healthcare environments and understand the role of public health control in the management of infectious disease. You will appraise current methods as well as new technologies used in diagnostic microbiology for the identification of microbial pathogens from clinical, environmental and food samples.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse the dynamic interactions that take place between host and microbe during the establishment of infection.

LO2: Critically assess current strategies and international guidelines for public health control including those applied to foodborne and environmentally-acquired infection.

LO3: Critically review and challenge scientific literature to develop analytical and communication skills.

LO4: Select and apply appropriate laboratory techniques to enhance understanding of key knowledge that underpins the module learning outcomes.