MSc Microbiology in Public Health at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This course focuses on the science of microorganisms and the challenges they bring to public health, exploring epidemiology, antimicrobial chemotherapy and outbreak investigation. It gives you an in-depth understanding of microbiology and public health while building practical and transferable skills.

Faculty: School of Life Sciences | Department: Life Sciences | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: January, September | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Control of infectious disease; Microorganisms in health and disease; Molecular and diagnostic microbiology; Epidemiology in public health; Public health protection; Principles, policies and issues in public health; Microbiology and public health research methods; Microbiology research project.

Career pathways

The course prepares you for careers in pharmaceutical or biotechnological industries; the health sector including the NHS and public health; academic research; diagnostic and reference laboratories; and government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a related area.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £11,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,250 for the whole programme (2027/28). The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £18,250. Source

Intake: January, September

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