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MSc Medical Microbiology

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Weve designed our MSc Medical Microbiology to enable you to develop an advanced theoretical understanding, together with the practical techniques youll need to apply those theories in a research or clinical context.  On this masters degree, youll gain a well-rounded understanding of analytical approaches and human disorders. To further your knowledge, youll take an in-depth exploration of human infectious diseases, developing the skills to understand, control and manage those diseases.  Youll also complete an independent research project, building professional-level research skills. This is your opportunity to explore the issues that fascinate you most by making the most of our extensive links with hospitals across Greater Manchester to conduct research in a real-world context.  By the time you graduate, you should be equipped with the analytical techniques and diagnostic approaches required for practice at a specialist level.   Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) which means our teaching is industry relevant and provides wide-ranging, research-informed education to ensure you develop the practical skills and experience that employers value. Please note, that although this MSc is accredited by the IBMS it does not fulfil the requirements to gaining registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and does not provide the opportunity to complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio.

Career prospects

This course offers an avenue into a range of specialist fields like hospital science, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. The subjects youll cover will not only help you prepare for the Institute of Biomedical Science higher specialist examination and the advanced practice that follows, but it can also lay the groundwork for careers in research or teaching, or to pursue studies towards a PhD.  

Our work with the NHS and clinicians helps shape our curriculum, transfers our expertise and ensures our graduates are ready for the workplace – and sought after by employers. Some of our MSc Medical Microbiology graduates have gone into roles such as:

Senior Biomedical Scientist

Advanced Biomedical Scientist

Deputy Laboratory Manager

Field Application Specialist Manager

Molecular Business Line Manager

Tuition fees

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£ 22,000per year

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    45th out of 83 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    138 65%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    41st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 74%

    56th

    5

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