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HomeUniversities in United KingdomUniversity of BirminghamMaster of Science in Microbiology and Infection (MSc)
Master of Science in Microbiology and Infection (MSc)
- Course LevelPostgraduate
- Course Duration1 Year
- IntakeFall: September 2025
Course Description
- This program provides students with sound theoretical and hands-on laboratory experience in cutting-edge microbiology
- Students will gain a thorough grounding in Microbiology, with job opportunities throughout the public and private sector, as well as in research settings
- This program is set within the context of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham, the largest grouping of microbiologists in the UK
- Students will acquire a sound theoretical background and hands-on laboratory experience in leading-edge microbiology
- Graduates will be able to go into employment in health-related positions including hospital and public health laboratories
Start Dates and Fees
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Duration1 Year
1st Year Tuition FeesGBP 25740
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Other Costs
Accommodation :7350.00
Meals :600.00
Transport :1050.00
Leisure :300.00
Total :GBP 9300
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum lower second class (2.ii) Honours degree in a Biosciences subject (or equivalent overseas degree), and
- 20 credit basic microbiology module, and
- 20 credit advanced microbiology, and
- 20 credit biochemistry or molecular biology module
Additional Requirements
- Official transcripts
- English language proficiency tests should have been obtained within two years of the start date of the program/course
English Language Requirements
- IELTS : 6.00With no component below 5.5
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Biological Sciences QS
- Course LevelPostgraduate
- SpecializationHealth
- Course Duration1 Year
- 1st Year Tuition FeesGBP 25740
- IntakeFall: September 2025
- Application FeesGBP 20
- Exam ScoreIELTS 6.00
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