BDS / 2nd Year / Core subject

Microbiology

Microscopy, culture recognition, sterilisation and biosafety. Start with a reference view or clinical station, then explain the principles and test your viva answers.

Initial collection · 4 lessons. Teaching references support supervised revision; follow your university’s complete practical list.

Microscopy reference

Gram-stain recognition

Describe staining reaction, morphology and arrangement on a validated teaching image.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Instrument study

Culture plate recognition

Recognise a culture plate and describe colonies without over-identifying an organism.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Instrument study

Autoclave

Identify a steam steriliser and explain validation and load-dependent performance.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Instrument study

Microscope for microbiology

Identify microscope parts and describe observation of prepared, authorised teaching slides.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →