MSc Microbiology at Teesside University

Programme overview

A postgraduate course for life science graduates covering modern microbiology, combining theory with practical work in the Bios laboratories at the Middlesbrough campus. Students complete a Life Science Research Project supervised by a research-active academic.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences | Department: Biosciences | Duration: 12-16 months full-time; 2-3 years part-time | Intake: January, May or September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: 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 8,365 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International one-year postgraduate taught master's (MSc/MA); tuition only Source

Intake: January, May or September

Duration: 12-16 months full-time; 2-3 years part-time

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