Online Course on Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance (1:0)
(JANUARY TO MAY 2026)
Last date to apply: 31 December 2025
Know The Course Instructor
Amit Singh
Professor
Centre for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) & Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology (MCBL)
Indian Institute of Science, IISc Bangalore
Course Fee
Course Schedule
Reference Books
| Particulars | Amount |
| Course Fee | 5,000 |
| Application Fee | 300 |
| GST@18% | 954 |
| Total | 6,254 |
Number of credits – 1:0
Mode of Instruction
Online Classes
Duration
(JAN – MAY 2026)
Class Start Date
15 January 2026
Timings of the class
Every Thursday 6 P.M. to 7 P.M.
1. Stanier, R.V., Adelberg E.A and Ingraham J.L., GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY, Macmillan Press, Fourth edition
2. Westriech, G.A. and Lechmann M.D., MICROBIOLOGY, Macmillan Press, Fifth Edition
3. Atlas R.M., MICROBIOLOGY: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, Macmillan Press Second Edition
4. Prescott’s Microbiology, By Joanne Willey and Kathleen Sandman and Dorothy Woo
Objectives of the course
Provide an understanding of antibiotics, their mechanisms of action, and clinical uses. Explain the biology of microbes, infection pathways, and host-pathogen interactions. Expose learners to emerging therapies, novel antimicrobials, and non-traditional approaches (eg, phage therapy, immunomodulators).
Who can apply?
Bachelor in Science
Who can benefit?
University, institutes, clinicians, companies working on Antibiotics and Antimicrobial discovery
Syllabus
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of antibiotics, their mechanisms of action, and their role in treating infectious diseases, while also addressing the growing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It aims to build awareness about the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, promote principles of rational prescribing and stewardship, and equip learners with practical knowledge in diagnostics, surveillance, and infection prevention. By integrating scientific, clinical, public health, and policy perspectives, the course seeks to prepare participants to contribute effectively to preserving antibiotic efficacy, combating resistance, and supporting sustainable strategies for global health security.