Microbiology (MSc)

Master

In London

£ 4,980 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 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 and expertise in cell biology of infectious diseases, host-parasite relationships and drug discovery across a wide range of infectious pathogens/bacteriology and parasitology. You will undertake a research project in the laboratories of internationally recognised researchers.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

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

  • Data analysis
  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Mycology
  • Project
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Professor Training

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

COURSE STRUCTURE

The programme consists of lectures and practicals, with a research project in the second year. All modules are compulsory.

COMPULSORY MODULES
  • Antimicrobials
  • Bacterial Pathogenicity
  • Medical Bacteriology
  • Medicinal Chemistry of Natural Products
  • Molecular Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Research in Microbiology
  • Research Project Literature Review
  • Research Project MSc Microbiology
  • Research Skills (MSc Microbiology)
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

FEES

Part-time home students: £4980 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa

Microbiology (MSc)

£ 4,980 VAT inc.