Overview
Key facts
Clinical Microbiology (Distance Learning) programme offered at University of Nottingham is offered part-time to provide flexibility to study alongside work or around your lifestyle. The course is open to home, EU and international students and is 100% online-based.
The course will benefit healthcare professionals or new graduates aiming for a career in healthcare, specialising in clinical microbiology. It is also suitable for medically qualified students who wish to prepare for higher professional qualifications, including Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) status.
Careers
Our MSc graduates are very much in demand by employers in both the private and public sectors and have the opportunity to establish successful careers in a range of areas.
The Clinical Microbiology MSc (Distance Learning) enables you to acquire advanced knowledge of molecular and clinical microbiology to prepare you for hospital-based clinical microbiology, infectious disease and public health positions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Viral Pathogenesis and Infection
- Human Pathogens
- Diagnostic Microbiology and Laboratory Methods
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Clinical Syndromes in Infectious Disease
- Prevention and Treatment of Infection
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
CATS
Delivered
Disciplines
Human Medicine Microbiology Health Sciences View 8 other Masters in Microbiology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in any relevant subject
Tuition Fee
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International
26500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.
- PGCert: Nat:£3,000 Int: £8,833 per year
- PGDip: Nat £6,000 Int: £17,667 per year
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.