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Master of Microbiology and Infection

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
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About the program

Master of Science in Microbiology and Infection is a one-year full-time master's programme at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Microbiology and Infection. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Healthcare
Research alongside hospital and public health laboratories
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
Academic research
PhD study

Curriculum

One-year full-time master's programme. Core modules: LM Medical Microbiology (Practice and Applications)
LM Antimicrobials and Resistance
LM Biosciences Postgraduate Masters Skills Programme
LM Core Concepts and Skills in Microbiology
LM Host-Pathogen Interactions
LM Microbial Physiology and Virulence. Includes the LM Research Project (M&I).

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: 2:1 Honours degree in a suitable bioscience or biomedical subject. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£33,750 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£44,577 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Department	Biosciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.