Overview

This Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) program at Middlesex University is very practical and you will develop laboratory and diagnostic skills using our specialist laboratories which include a microbiology lab, a modern, well-equipped cell culture facility and cutting-edge equipment such as MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers and flow cytometers.

You will have access to an on-site molecular biology laboratory for techniques such as DNA sequencing, real-time PCR, electrophoresis and HPLC, as well as fully-equipped proteomics facilities

As well as in-depth knowledge of your subject, you will also gain a sound understanding of how to design and carry out experiments, statistical analyses as well as techniques for analysing samples and molecules. You will also develop laboratory management skills including how to manage staff, business plans, budgets, safety regulations, and quality management.

This course prepares you for management and lab supervisor roles within hospitals, universities and diagnostic laboratories within both the public and private sector.

Careers

Biomedical science is the second largest profession registered by the Health Professions Council and there is a high demand for well-qualified graduates. The range of roles open to graduates is vast and many have gone on to work in medical or pharmaceutical research, in primary care in surgeries and clinics, or in the community, identifying health risks, educating people about infection prevention and helping to stop the spread of disease.

Others have gone onto to in environmental health, investigating food poisoning outbreaks and ensuring that food and drink businesses meet health and hygiene standards. There are also opportunities in diagnostic laboratories within both the public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Infectious Agents

Human Infectious Disease

Control of Infectious Disease

Laboratory Diagnosis and Safety

Advanced Bioanalytical Techniques

Biomedical Ethics and Law

Experimental Design & Statistics

Leadership and Management

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Microbiology View 75 other Masters in Microbiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject
Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.
You will need to meet the univeristy's English language requirements

Tuition Fees

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17100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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