T1.iii · General Microbiology

Official V4 objective

Broadly outline the classification of viruses and fungi.

1 SAQ topic 1 SAQ appearance 1 VIVA station

Current · V5 (2025) → O1.ii

Written examination

SAQ history

1 appearance

Antivirals — Classification & Drugs

1 exam appearance

2010A Q12

Outline the classification of viruses giving examples of each class (60% marks). Describe the mechanism of action of acyclovir and oseltamivir (40% marks).

10%

Oral examination

VIVA history

1 station

2018B · Day 1 · VIVA 4
This viva will explore your understanding of infection. Classify the microbial pathogens that infect humans.

100% successful

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.