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FACT: The skin is the largest organ of the body. Not only does it protect your bones, muscles and internal organs, it also senses and reacts to heat, cold, trauma or infection.

Courses

See the list of Microbiology and Immunology papers offered at undergraduate level.

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Postgraduate study

Postgraduate students play an important role in our departmental culture. 

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Research

The Department is committed to creating an integrated research environment.

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Outreach

We are involved with a wide range of university and community outreach projects.

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Publication of the month

Read the Department of Microbiology and Immunology publication of the month.

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Seminars

Take a look at the upcoming Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminars. 

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Recent news & events

UPCOMING SEMINAR - Ali Hosseini Rad

Posted on: 12 October 2020

12:00 Noon, Monday, 12th October
Room 208, 2nd Floor
Microbiology Building
720 Cumberland St

Steph Trickey becomes new Postgrad Rep

Posted on: 21 September 2020

Stephanie Trickey has been appointed as the new Postgrad representative. She is replacing Bridget Fellows who we thank for you service to the department and its students. We are looking forward to having you Steph!

Tom Devine awarded The Young Alumni Award: 20Twenties

Posted on: 21 September 2020

Congratulations to the Tom Devine who was a recipient of the University of Otago’s inaugural Young Alumni Awards; 20Twenties. Tom has been awarded this honor in recognition of his leadership as Kaiāwhina Māori, mentorship of younger students and of pursuing higher studies. 

Career Information Evening

Posted on: 17 September 2020

5:30pm 17th September, BIG13 Seminar Room, Biochemistry Building. Unsure what you can do with a Genetics, Biochemistry or Microbiology background? Come along and hear about some avenues from local graduates and employers with a chance to mingle with food and refreshments. 300 & 400 level BIOC/GENE/MICR Students & Postgrads welcome.