Overview
Study in a purpose-built laboratory and develop a systematic understanding and a critical awareness of current problems and new insights.
What you'll study
Through the tools taught on this programme, you will be able to evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in medical microbiology, evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses.Practical classes are taught in the purpose-built teaching laboratory, which is based on a routine clinical microbiology laboratory. They are designed to give you invaluable hands-on experience, particularly in basic clinical microbiology. You will also be encouraged to relate current workplace practices to your studies, discuss and critically evaluate these techniques with class members, and undertake an active role in independent study outside of the classroom.
Additional theoretical tutorials are also used throughout the year to broaden your experience of biomedical science. These tutorials include case presentations to and by students, workshops, discussion sessions, question-and-answer sessions, and oral presentations.
This Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc offered at Queen Mary University of London can also enhance the career prospects of those aspiring to middle and senior management positions within the NHS Pathology Service and commercial sector.
Career paths
Students of this course have gone on to:
- graduate entry medical degrees
- work as Biomedical Scientists
- undertake PhD study
Please note: Completion of this postgraduate degree will not fulfil the education criteria for State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Formative Studies
- Antimicrobials in the Laboratory and in Clinical Practice
- Professional and Research Skills
- Clinical Microbiology
- Clinical Microbiology and Infection
- Molecular biology and pathogensis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biomedicine Microbiology View 116 other Masters in Microbiology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Biomedical Science.
- Alternative qualifications and relevant work based experience will be considered on an individual basis.
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
Tuition Fee
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International
25150 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25150 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
13750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13750 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.