MSc Microbiology (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University

Programme overview

The MSc Microbiology programme with an added advanced practice element, in which students complete a vocational internship with an outside organisation or an academic research internship. Study combines theory with practical work in the Bios laboratories at the Middlesbrough campus.

What you will study

Core modules: Advanced Practice in Sciences, Analytical Techniques, Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostic Techniques, Fermentation Microbiology, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Life Science Research Project, Microbial Diversity and Environmental Microbiology, and Pathobiology of Infectious Diseases.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for roles in clinical laboratories, research institutions, industry (including oil and gas), biotechnology, hospital diagnostics, pathology laboratories and other life sciences sectors, as well as PhD study and careers in education, scientific publishing and science outreach.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally at least a UK 2.2 honours degree, or equivalent, in a subject with significant biosciences content (for example biomedical science, biochemistry, biological sciences, human biology, forensic biology or animal science). Applicants with a degree in another subject can contact admissions about alternative access routes. International applicants normally need IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,417 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry as published Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International two-year Advanced practice/Applied master's total (GBP 10,000 per year); tuition only Source

Intake: January, May or September

Duration: 2 years full-time

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