Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LM Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease
School	School of Bioscience
Department	School of Biosciences
Module Code	03 38877
Module Lead	Hung-Ji Tsai
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites	LI Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry - (03 37115)
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Restrictions	None
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Description	During this module, you will become familiar with a number of important pathogens and gain a detailed understanding of how these microorganisms cause diseases. You will be challenged to think about what makes a microorganism a pathogen in different environmental (host) contexts and to understand the modern approaches that are used to investigate the interactions between disease-causing microorganisms and their hosts.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Discuss the meaning of pathogenicity Understand the disease mechanisms of a range of microorganisms Summarise and discuss a topic related to infectious disease Demonstrate creativity, initiative, and independence in learning
Assessment	38877-01 : Oral Presentation : Presentation (50%) 38877-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Open Book (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Individual written abstract and oral presentation (50%) Examination (50%) Reassessment: Supplementary examination
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