Microbiology and Virology
Specialist training in the diagnosis, monitoring and study of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, with advanced expertise in microbiological, immunological, molecular and genomic techniques applied to medicine.
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| Director | Prof. Luigi Santacroce |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine |
| Duration | 4 years · 240 ECTS |
| Area / Class | Clinical Services Area · Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine Class |
| Admission | National competition for medical graduates; University admission competition for non-medical graduates according to the annual call published by the University of Bari Aldo Moro |
| Degree awarded | Specialization Diploma in Microbiology and Virology |
School website
The School website provides information on the educational, scientific, clinical and professional activities of the Specialization School.
Training profile
The Specialization School trains specialists with advanced theoretical, scientific and professional expertise in bacteriology, virology, medical mycology and parasitology.
The training programme integrates theoretical, clinical, professional and research activities in medical microbiology, molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, clinical virology and infection surveillance.
Skills developed
- Microbiological, virological, mycological and parasitological diagnostics.
- Application of advanced molecular biology and genomic techniques.
- Epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
- Prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections.
- Clinical, professional and research activities in microbiology and clinical virology.
Access and admission
For graduates in Medicine and Surgery, admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.
For non-medical graduates, admission is through a University competition according to the annual call published by the University of Bari Aldo Moro.
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Reference regulations
Administrative management
Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .
For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and administrative procedures.
Contacts
| Director | Prof. Luigi Santacroce |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine |
| School website | Visit the School website |
| Administrative management | U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione |