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Microbiology & Immunology Online - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences via distance learning
Microbiology & Immunology via distance learning
This program clearly describes microbiology and immunology for health professionals. It discusses emerging infectious diseases, microscopy, recombinant DNA technology, domains in microbial classification, infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, immunology, and industrial uses of microbes. Emphasis is placed on understanding the key clinical concepts of microbiology, virology, and infection.
Academic Supervisor : Jose W. Rodriguez
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Microbiology & Immunology Online via distance learning
Specialist, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor - Microbiology & Immunology.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. For example: Biochemistry - Bioethics - Bioinformatics - Biology & Life Science - Biotechnology - Botany & Plant Science - Genetics - Human Biology - Marine Biology - Marine Science - Molecular Cell Biology - Toxicology - Zoology .
Specialist - Expert Diploma - Microbiology & Immunology Online
Tuition Fee: 1.050 Euros (1.350 US$) ... 1.470 Euros (1.890 US$).
Specialist - Expert Diploma Online: 15 ... 21 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Microbiology & Immunology via distance learning = 27 Academic credits - Select 5 courses for the online diploma of Specialist or 7 courses for the Expert Diploma from the total of courses from the specialization module.
Bachelor's Degree - Microbiology & Immunology Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).
Bachelor's Degree Online: 130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Microbiology & Immunology via distance learning = 27 Academic credits + 60 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Human Biology.
Master's Degree - Microbiology & Immunology Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
Master's Degree Online: 36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Microbiology & Immunology via distance learning = 27 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Human Biology. + 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Microbiology & Immunology Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree Online: 45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Microbiology & Immunology via distance learning = 27 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Human Biology. + 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
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Microbiology & Immunology Online
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Genetics
This course explains the key concepts of genetics and the biochemical and biological principles behind its various applications. It moves from basic to advanced topics in genetics while providing an overview of concepts in modern biotechnology and molecular genetics.
Academic Supervisor: Josefina García Eguiagaray
Virus & Bacteria
This course examines the nature and multiplication of viruses and bacteria and considers the physiological, genetic, ecological, and evolutionary characteristics of virus and bacteria as well as the relation of phenotype to phylogeny.
Academic Supervisor: Jose W. Rodriguez
Microbiology
This course addresses microorganisms biology and their impact on human health. Topics include structure, function, metabolism, growth, genetics, diversity, host-parasite relationships, and other applied aspects.
Academic Supervisor: Jose W. Rodriguez
Mycology & Parasitology
This course studies human parasitic protozoa, helminths, and fungi with emphasis on identification of specimens, pathogenesis, host-parasite interactions, epidemiology, prevention, and control.
Academic Supervisor: Jose W. Rodriguez
Immunology
This course describes the immune system, its structure, components, mechanisms, immunological methods, immune response, and inflammation. Special emphasis is given to clinical immunology namely hypersensitivity, atopy, auto-immunity, and immunodeficiency disorders.
Academic Supervisor: Jose W. Rodriguez
Soil Microbiology
This course explores the microbial processes in soils and sediments; the decomposition of organic matter, carbon transformation, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus and other mineral transformations; the chemistry of these reactions and their biogeochemical implications; and the applications of microbial activities for bioremediation of contaminated soils and groundwater.
Academic Supervisor: Rafif Srour
Epidemiology
This course reviews the principles of epidemiology and their application to health. It studies the epidemiological factors and the prevention and control of infectious diseases in addition to their occupational and environmental determinants.
Academic Supervisor: Jose W. Rodriguez
Virology
This course explores virology at a molecular level including virus replication and the molecular basis for viral pathogenesis; a survey of human and animal viral diseases; and current trends for prevention and treatment of viral diseases.
Academic Supervisor: Daniel Scott Janik
Industrial Microbiology
This course explores the role of microorganisms in food and other industrial processes and emphasizes on bacteria, yeasts, and molds.
Academic Supervisor: Jose W. Rodriguez
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Microbiology & Immunology Online via distance learning
Recommended Professional References.
Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional.
Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
AAI - American Association of Immunologists
ASM - American Society for Microbiology
EFI - European Federation for Immunogenetics
FEMS - Federation of European Microbiological Societies
SBI - Sociedade Brasileira de Imunologia
SBM - Sociedade Brasileira de Microbiologia
SBP - Sociedade Brasileira de Parasitologia
SBTV - Sociedade Brasileira de Virologia
SFBC - Société Française de Biologie Clinique
SFM - Société Française de Microbiologie
SGM - Society for General Microbiology
SIMB - Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
SJBM - Syndicat des Jeunes Biologistes Médicaux
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Admission requirements - Microbiology & Immunology
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format. More info...
Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission. More info...
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education
This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...
Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:
1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.
2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.
3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.
4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.
5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.
6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.
7. Age: Check the admission requirements for each distance education degree program. More info...
Duration - Microbiology & Immunology Online via distance learning
For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies. More info...
All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.
Recognition - Microbiology & Immunology Online via distance learning
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Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences via distance learning
Microbiology & Immunology Online
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
