MIIM30014 Medical Microbiology: Virology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3.5 class hours a week
Is MIIM30014 hard?
MIIM30014: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How viruses infect cells and cause disease, how the body fights back, and how vaccines and antivirals help.
After it you can
- Explain how viruses replicate inside host cells
- Explain how viruses dodge the immune system
- Choose suitable tools to investigate an outbreak
What you need first
BIOM20001 or MIIM20001
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Psychologist, Veterinarian, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Tests 40%, Final exam 50%, Quizzes 10%
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Quick answers
- When is MIIM30014 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MIIM30014?
- Needs BIOM20001 or MIIM20001.
- Does MIIM30014 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 40%, Final exam 50%, Quizzes 10%.
- How many class hours a week does MIIM30014 have?
- 3.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MIIM30014 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate MIIM30014?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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