Microbiology (MSc): 3-year, part-time
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
Our MSc Microbiology is a research-based degree, providing you with essential training in scientific research methodology and data analysis, as well as specific scientific techniques appropriate to the research microbiologist.
The programme draws from the Department of Biological Sciences' research strengths/expertise in cell biology of infectious diseases, host-parasite relationships and drug discovery across a wide range of infectious pathogens/bacteriology, mycology and parasitology. You will undertake a research project in the laboratories of internationally recognised researchers.
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About this course
Graduates go on to careers in the NHS or wider health sector, including laboratory-based positions, or in public health settings. Possible professions include microbiologist, biomedical scientist, or research scientist (life sciences). This degree can also be useful in becoming a clinical research associate, science writer, higher education lecturer, or scientific laboratory technician.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a science-based subject, or equivalent.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
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Subjects
- Medical training
- Data analysis
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Mycology
- Project
- Medical
- Part Time
- Drug Discovery
Course programme
The programme consists of lectures and practicals, with a research project in the second year. Students on this three-year programme take modules worth 60 credits each year.
COMPULSORY MODULES
- Antimicrobials
- Bacterial Pathogenicity
- Immune Responses to Disease
- Medical Bacteriology
- Medical Mycology
- Medicinal Chemistry of Natural Products
- Molecular Microbiology
- Parasitology
- Research in Microbiology
- Research Project MSc Microbiology
Additional information
Part-time home students: £3320 pa
Part-time international students: £5340 pa
Microbiology (MSc): 3-year, part-time