MSc Medical Microbiology at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

On our MSc Medical Microbiology course, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the subject and gain the necessary skills for a variety of academic, research or clinical settings. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of: Epidemiology, management and control of infectious diseases. Human infectious diseases.

What you will study

Our MSc in Medical Microbiology is a career-focused, research-driven programme. It will equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge needed to thrive in clinical, research and industry settings. Modules core: Research Methods and Ethics in Biomedical Sciences, Analytical and Research Techniques in Biomedical Science, Human Infectious Diseases, Diagnosis, Management and Control of Infectious Disease, Disorder Case Study, Project.

Career pathways

This course offers an avenue into a range of specialist fields like hospital science, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. Some of our MSc Medical Microbiology graduates have gone into roles such as: Senior biomedical scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need a UK Honours degree – normally a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in biological or biomedical science, including the study of medical microbiology. We might also consider your application if you a have an equivalent professional qualification or substantial relevant professional experience, or if you have an HNC Medical Laboratory Science plus at least 10 years’ experience. If you are a fellow of The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), you may be eligible for exemption from some of the units on the course. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/msc-medical-microbiology#how-to-apply

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