Clinical and Molecular Microbiology MSc/PGDip/PGCert
University of Nottingham
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MSc - Master of Science

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Queen's Medical Centre

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12 months

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Queen's Medical Centre

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MSc - Master of Science

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University Park Campus

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24 months

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Course overviewAre you ready to gain advanced knowledge of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections and how they are diagnosed and treated?You will be taught state of the art techniques by internationally recognised academics and receive guest lectures from industry leaders in the field of microbiology from the NHS and the UK Health Security Agency. Our graduates have gone on to career paths with well-known public and private sectors employers including the NHS trust labs in ...Read more

Course overview

Are you ready to gain advanced knowledge of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections and how they are diagnosed and treated? You will be taught state of the art techniques by internationally recognised academics and receive guest lectures from industry leaders in the field of microbiology from the NHS and the UK Health Security Agency. Our graduates have gone on to career paths with well-known public and private sectors employers including the NHS trust labs in Nottingham, and NASA space agency, USA. In addition, we have a high success rate of students progressing on to PhD degrees. With a strong focus on clinical methods of diagnosis, patient management, molecular biological techniques in both research and diagnostic laboratories, our innovative course accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and aims to provide you with both the theoretical and practical aspects of clinical microbiology to further your career in this innovative discipline.

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Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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Amelia
27 Jan 23

It has plenty of things to do, from archery to boxing to art! There are many societies to join from religious societies to political societies to a dog walking society! It's close..Read more

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03 Mar 15

Good teaching, Good uni, Good city. Would..Read more

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Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree in any relevant subject.

Tuition fees

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£10,400 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

PGCert: £3,467; PGDip: £6,933. Students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man will be treated as home students for fees purposes.

£30,750 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

PGCert:£10,250; PGDip: £20,500

£30,750 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

PGCert:£10,250; PGDip: £20,500

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University of Nottingham
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