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MRes Global Infectious Diseases at Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This MRes Global Infectious Diseases is designed to equip you with up-to-date knowledge and extensive practical experience in microbiology, with a focus on molecular and medical aspects. Its strong focus on laboratory work provides you with hands-on training in advanced laboratory skills and computational methods.

Faculty: School of Natural Sciences  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course prepares you to work in a wide range of jobs across the biosciences sector. You will learn in detail about the molecular basis of all life, and how to study microbes, proteins, DNA and small biomolecules using a range of experimental and computational methods.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course have gained employment at organisations including: NHS, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Croissance Clinical Research, OncoStem Diagnostics, Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a relevant science discipline. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,570 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 10,890 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus

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