MICR3330 Bacteria and Bacterial Disease (University of Western Australia): rated 3.8/5 overall across 7 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
MICR3330 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Biomedical Sciences in Natural and Physical Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 细菌与细菌性疾病
Type: Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Natural and Physical Sciences
Faculty: Biomedical Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit examines the structure, physiology and genetics of bacteria as they relate to the pathogenesis of infectious disease. The unit offers a strong theoretical background in the biology of bacteria, the virulence mechanisms and strategies employed by bacterial pathogens, and the design of novel prevention and treatment strategies based on our understanding of bacterial pathogenesis.
MICR3330 has 7 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.0 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "I did ANHB1101 in my first year without any prior anatomy or human biology experience. I must say the content is quite difficult at first if you have no prior knowledge, but you study well and can integrate the concepts in your tutorials (which are FUN by the way) it’s actually …"
On Reddit: "micr3305 is difficult to get a hold of initially because immunology is a very novel and complex topic that you dont get much exposure to at first/second year level. this unit was definitely the most challenging initially (first 4-5 weeks) however, once you understand the concept…"
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Q: Is MICR3330 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 7 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 3.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MICR3330, and when is it offered?
A: MICR3330 is taught by the Biomedical Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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