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Diploma · 800 h · 8 modules
Diploma in Applied Marine Microbiology
The Diploma in Applied Marine Microbiology Prepares you to work with marine microorganisms and harness their potential across different sectors. You will study the diversity and ecology of marine bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses
Duration800 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Diploma in Applied Marine Microbiology?
The Diploma in Applied Marine Microbiology
Prepares you to work with marine microorganisms and harness their potential across different sectors. You will study the diversity and ecology of marine bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses and microalgae, the techniques used for their isolation, culture and identification, today’s molecular tools and their applications in aquaculture, food safety, biotechnology and environmental management, with a practical focus on solving the real problems that laboratories and companies face every day.
Key advantages
- Practical focus: Protocols and cases applied to real industry problems.
- Current techniques: Classical culture combined with molecular tools.
- Several sectors: Aquaculture, food, health, biotechnology and the environment.
- Biosafety: Good laboratory practice and quality control.
- Case study: An applied microbiological study of a specific situation.
Programme type
Diploma
Study mode
Online
Duration
800 hours
Modules
8
Programme highlights
- Know the marine microbiome: Discover the microbial diversity of the ocean.
- Isolate and culture: Apply culture and identification techniques.
- Use molecular tools: Work with PCR and sequencing.
- Solve problems: Apply microbiology to aquaculture and quality.
- Boost your career: Open doors to laboratories, aquaculture companies and research centres.
- Train to harness the ocean’s invisible world with microbiological rigour.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 8 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Marine Microbial Diversity and Ecology
- Marine bacteria and archaea
- Marine viruses
- Marine fungi
- Protists and microalgae
- The microbial loop
- Biogeochemical cycles
- Marine biofilms
- Symbiotic microorganisms
02
Isolation and Culture Techniques
- Sample collection and preservation
- Marine culture media
- Plating and isolation
- Culturing anaerobes
- Microalgae culture
- Microbial counts
- Strain preservation
- Hard-to-culture microorganisms
03
Identification and Molecular Techniques
- Microscopy and staining
- Biochemical tests
- MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry
- DNA extraction
- PCR and quantitative PCR
- S gene sequencing
- Metabarcoding
- Interpreting results
04
Aquaculture Microbiology
- Microbiota of fish and shellfish
- Bacterial pathogens
- Viral diseases
- Disease diagnosis
- Responsible use of antibiotics
- Probiotics in aquaculture
- Vaccines in aquaculture
- Microbiological water quality
05
Seafood Safety
- Microbiota of seafood products
- Vibrio and other pathogens
- Norovirus in shellfish
- Histamine and spoilage
- Bivalve shellfish controls
- HACCP systems
- Microbiological criteria
- Shelf life
06
Marine Environmental Microbiology
- Faecal pollution indicators
- Bathing water quality
- Biodegradation of pollutants
- Biocorrosion and fouling
- Harmful algal blooms
- Sediment microbiology
- Antimicrobial resistance in the environment
- Environmental monitoring
07
Biotechnology Applications and Biosafety
- Microbial enzymes
- Antimicrobial compounds
- Biosurfactants
- Microorganisms for bioprocessing
- Laboratory biosafety
- Biological waste management
- Quality control
- ISO 17025 laboratory standards
08
Case Study: Applied Microbiological Study
- Defining the problem
- Sampling design
- Choosing techniques
- Data analysis
- Interpreting results
- Proposing measures
- Writing the report
- Presenting the case
Workload
Study Time and Workload
800 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Graduates in biology, marine science, biotechnology or veterinary science: who want to specialise in marine microbiology Laboratory technicians: who analyse marine or food samples Aquaculture professionals: who manage the health of their stock Seafood industry quality staff: who control product safety Researchers: starting work with marine microorganisms
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand marine microbial diversity
- 02Apply culture techniques
- 03Identify microorganisms
- 04Control pathogens
- 05Apply microbiology
- 06Work safely
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Microbiology laboratory technician: Analysing marine and food samples.
02Aquaculture health officer: Disease prevention and control.
03Seafood quality technician: Food safety and HACCP.
04Environmental monitoring officer: Water quality and monitoring.
05Biotech R&D technician: Working with strains and bioprocesses.
06Research assistant: Marine microbiology projects.
Questions
Entry Requirements
It helps, but it is not essential: techniques are explained from first principles with protocols and videos.
Yes. PCR, 16S gene sequencing and metabarcoding, including how to interpret results.
Yes. A full module covers pathogens, diagnosis, probiotics and responsible antibiotic use.
No. It is specialist training and does not replace official qualifications or accreditations.
A complete microbiological study applied to a specific industry problem.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 800 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Diploma in Applied Marine Microbiology qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A degree or higher technical qualification in biology, marine science, biotechnology, veterinary science, food science, laboratory science or a related field; or professional laboratory experience. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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