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MSc - Master of Science
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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About the course
The MSc Medical Microbiology will equip you with the skills and in-depth knowledge required to have an impactful career in a range of sectors such. The course will help you develop extensive theoretical and practical laboratory skills in by building on the research expertise of the teaching team. Techniques and theoretical skills include: antimicrobial susceptibility testing, antibiotic resistance-gene analysis, microbial identification (16SrRNA sequencing and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry), parasite identification, next generation sequencing analysis, bacteriophage isolation and purification, antibiotic discovery and characterisation, and mammalian cell culture.
You’ll be taught by expert speakers from the biopharmaceutical industry, academic experts from other universities and the University of Hertfordshire staff. With our modern facilities, emphasis on laboratory work, and teaching underpinned by the latest research, you’ll be qualified to launch a career in research and development for biopharmaceutical companies. You could also work in a wide range of non-laboratory job roles across a range of sectors, including academia and microbiology.
Alternatively, consider taking our other MSc Medical Microbiology routes:
•Professional Accreditations
Subject to validation, this course will be accredited by the Royal Society for Biology Accreditation.
The normal entry requirements for the programme are: A first or second class Honours Degree in Biosciences or Biological Chemistry with a final classification grade of a minimum 55%; or A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,980 per year
Students from Domestic
Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students.
£17,250 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,250 per year
Students from International
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