Unit of Study HLTH6001 Human Microbiome and Health (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

PG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Unit description

Learners explore the human microbiome, the characterisation of normal and altered microbial composition and diversity in various body regions, and the relationship between the microbiome and human health. The role of the environment, diet, herbs, nutrients, probiotics, pharmaceuticals, and lifestyle habits in developing or treating dysbiosis are also examined. Learners critically evaluate different microbial assessment methods and integrative strategies for maintaining a healthy microbiome.

Unit content

The human microbiome
Influences on the human microbiome
Assessment of the gut microbiome
Gut microbiome and gastrointestinal health
Gut microbiome and general health
Integrative approaches to the maintenance of a healthy gut microbiome

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Online	Term1	Term1

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

discuss human microbiome, factors that influence human microbiome and its impact on human health

evaluate benefits and limitations of current clinically-relevant approaches to measuring the gut microbiome

analyse the relationship between the gut microbiome and human health

critically examine integrative approaches to managing dysbiosis and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (6 weeks)

Tutorial 2 hours (6 weeks)

Assessment
Discussion board	15%
Report	25%
Case study	60%

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