Molecular Microbiology MSc
University of Strathclyde
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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Firstly, we offer you dedicated training in a broad suite of practical laboratory skills.Secondly, this is complemented by two unique classes that develop your transferable skills in statistics, presentations, career development, and ethics, as well as honing your science writing skills and your ability to design experiments and analyse sophisticated datasets.Thirdly, our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields and youll be taught by active researchers or ...Read more

Firstly, we offer you dedicated training in a broad suite of practical laboratory skills.

Secondly, this is complemented by two unique classes that develop your transferable skills in statistics, presentations, career development, and ethics, as well as honing your science writing skills and your ability to design experiments and analyse sophisticated datasets.

Thirdly, our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields and you'll be taught by active researchers or practising clinical professionals. There is a choice of classes that allows you to select a pathway to suit your future aspirations.

The Molecular Microbiology Masters provides the perfect springboard to future training at PhD level or gives you a range of skills and experience that will prove attractive to employers from industry or the healthcare provision sector.

Careers :

After graduating you should be ideally qualified for positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as hospitals and universities.

You may wish to continue your studies for an MPhil or PhD degree.

This course provides the background training for a career in:

  • pharmaceutical & biotechnology industry laboratory research posts
  • laboratory technical support
  • medical/pharmaceutical/life science sales
  • academia, following a further PhD route

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WUSCA ranking:
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13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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14th
CUG Ranking
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32nd
What students say
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Divya
24 Nov 23

Great facilities for all the students and involvement in various activities for student engagement and making a balance with learning and fun activities. Staff members are also..Read more

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MARIAM
26 Oct 23

Best thing is their faculty they are really supportive but the worst thing is the fee is really sky rocket for international student. its really double as compare to other..Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a biological or chemical discipline.

Tuition fees

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£992 month

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£992 month

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Students from England

£992 month

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Students from Scotland

£992 month

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Students from Wales

£992 month

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Students from Northern Ireland

£2,604 month

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Students from EU

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£2,604 month

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D
Divya
24 Nov 23
Molecular Microbiology MSc
Great facilities for all the students and involvement in various activities for student engagement and making a balance with learning and fun activities. Staff members are also...
Read more
M
MARIAM
26 Oct 23
Molecular Microbiology MSc
Best thing is their faculty they are really supportive but the worst thing is the fee is really sky rocket for international student. its really double as compare to other...
Read more
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University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde , Glasgow

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university which offers a diverse range of postgraduate...

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