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Overview
The course is set within the context of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham, the largest grouping of microbiologists in the UK.
This Microbiology and Infection programme from University of Birmingham is built on the combined expertise in microbiology and infection that has been assembled through the establishment of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at Birmingham.
It draws on the internationally recognized expertise of members of both the College of Life and Environmental Sciences and College of Medical and Dental Sciences to provide a course that will be attractive to aspiring biomedical scientists and clinical microbiologists worldwide.
Students graduating from this course can look forward to gaining a thorough grounding in this important area, with job opportunities throughout the public and private sector, as well as in research settings.
Career
The course will give you a thorough grounding in this important and topical area of biomedical science, enabling your entry into employment in health-related positions including hospital and public health laboratories, industry (biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other sectors) and regulatory or quality assurance functions in the public sector or industry. It will also prepare you to work in an academic research setting, or studying for a PhD as the next step on a research-based career path.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Core concepts and skills in Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology (Practice and Applications)
- Host-Microbe Interactions
- Antimicrobials and Resistance
- Microbial Physiology and Virulence
- Omics of Microbes and Microbiomes
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Health Sciences View 1768 other Masters in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Minimum lower second class (2.ii) Honours degree in a Biosciences subject (or equivalent overseas degree), PLUS
- 20 credit basic microbiology module, and
- 20 credit advanced microbiology, and
- 20 credit biochemistry or molecular biology module
Tuition Fee
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International
25740 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25740 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
10620 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10620 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
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.
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