Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    October

Microbiology is the study of the millions of micro-organisms with which we share our world, dealing with those that cause disease and making use of those of benefit to us. It's a fascinating subject as identifying dangerous microbes, stopping their spread and treating their effects is vital and often life-saving work.
Why study MSc/PGDip/PGCert Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) at Middlesex University?
This course has a strong practical element, with an emphasis on developing the skills needed in a laboratory and gaining hands-on experience of diagnostic techniques. You will be able to study and learn within the University's specialist laboratories which include a microbiology lab, a modern, well-equipped cell culture facility and cutting-edge equipment such as MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers and flow cytometers.
The Biomedical Science courses at Middlesex have a burgeoning international reputation and the University's strong links with London hospital laboratories and Public Health England ensures that you will be studying the latest developments, practices and research. Our Centre for Investigative and Diagnostic Oncology has pioneered techniques for cancer diagnosis and treatment, including our breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for bladder cancer.
If you do not wish to study the full MSc, you can apply to the PGDip where you study only eight modules, omitting the Dissertation, or a PGCert where you study only four modules.
Course highlights
You will have access to on-site molecular biology laboratory for techniques such as DNA sequencing, real-time PCR, electrophoresis and HPLC, as well as fully-equipped proteomics facilities
The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science
Our location gives you easy access to the British Library, the Science Museum, the Royal Institution and more
Our flexible timetable means you'll only spend two days a week at the University if you're studying full-time, or one day if you're part-time

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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The Burroughs, NW4 4BT

Start date

OctoberEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
UK & EU
International
How to apply
Qualifications
We welcome applications from graduates with a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject
Eligibility
UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.
Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions
Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.

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Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Management
  • Access
  • IT
  • Statistics
  • Microbiology
  • Design
  • Biomedical Science
  • Sound
  • University
  • Public
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • IT Management
  • Biomedical
  • Legal issues
  • Science
  • Laboratory
  • Leadership
  • Experimental Design
  • Intraoperative
  • Biomedical Ethics

Course programme

Course content

What will you study on the MSc/PGDip/PGCert Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)?

You will study all types of infectious agents, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses and prions, and develop an understanding of how they replicate and are transmitted as well as being able to identify and classify them. You will explore public health, and the control, treatment, prevention and eradication of human infectious diseases as well as focusing on the human immune system, immunisation, and healthcare-associated infections. You will also cover the ethical and legal issues which can surround specific types of research such as assisted reproduction and genetics, and human or animal research.

What will you gain?

As well as in-depth knowledge of your subject, you will also gain a sound understanding of how to design and carry out experiments, statistical analyses as well as techniques for analysing samples and molecules. You will also be proficient and capable in all aspects of managing a laboratory, including people management, business plans and budgets, safety regulations, and quality management.

Modules

Advanced Bioanalytical Techniques (15 credits) - Compulsory

The module aims to examine advanced bioanalytical techniques that are used in biomedical research, for the analysis of products, for improving diseases understanding and for the analysis of disease biomarkers. It also provides a detailed understanding of the principles, theory and practice of bioanalytical techniques.

Biomedical Ethics and Law (15 credits) - Compulsory

The module aims to provide insight into a range of ethical and legal issues that relate to professional practice, to research with human and animal subjects. It will also aim to give students a broad overview of the relevant current UK ethical and legal regulations for research using human tissues.

Control of Infectious Disease (15 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide students with sound knowledge of the means of controlling the transmission of, and exposure to, infectious agents, the means through which the human body limits infection by the innate and adaptive immune response and the theoretical and practical aspects of immunization and antimicrobial chemotherapy.

Experimental Design & Statistics (15 credits) - Compulsory

The module aims to provide students with the tools required to design effective and efficient experiments and to test scientific hypotheses. The module will also equip students with the tools necessary for statistical analysis in a hypothesis testing context.

Human Infectious Disease (15 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide students with sound knowledge of the transmission, epidemiology and pathogenesis of human infectious diseases. This will allow students to understand how infectious agents disseminate within communities and the mechanisms by which they cause disease.

Infectious Agents (15 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide students with a sound knowledge of the structure and function of infectious agents. This will allow students to understand how structure and function influences how infectious agents replicate, how they are transmitted and how they can be controlled.

Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Disease and Safety (15 credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to provide students with sound knowledge of both practical and theoretical aspects of the techniques used in the laboratory to diagnose and monitor infectious disease, as well the safety aspects of taking, transporting and testing clinical samples and isolated infectious agents.

Laboratory Leadership and Management (15 credits) - Compulsory

The module aims to provide students with current theories and approaches to leadership and management in order they can bring about effect positive change in the team or organisation that they lead or manage.

Research Project (60 credits) - Compulsory

Module aims to develop skills in planning and execution of an analytical study and critical evaluation of real research results drawing on their acquired knowledge from other modules. In addition, the module aims to develop student’s communication skills to enable them to communicate their findings in written and oral form.

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Module and programme information is indicative and may be subject to change.

Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc/PGDip/PGCert

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