Programme summary for MSc Molecular Medical Microbiology
About the programme
This programme equips you with both practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist areas of medical microbiology. The cutting edge of biology research is at the molecular level, using techniques such as genomics and proteomics, leading to an increased understanding of how micro-organisms cause disease and how this knowledge can be applied therapeutically. These areas are covered in depth, together with training in research skills. This programme is run by the School of Health Sport and Bioscience.
Programme structure
- One year full time or two years part time for MSc and PG Diploma.
- One year part time for PG Certificate.
- Part time students take one optional module in semester A and one in semester B. In year two they take one optional module in semester A and the research skill module in semester B. The project is carried out in year 2.
- Taught modules are delivered in a semesterised system, with semesters running from September to January and February to June. The research projects will run through the summer period.
Career opportunities
This programme is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in medical microbiology research. Careers are available in the NHS and Health Protection Agency, in academic research at universities and research institutes, and in pharmaceutical companies. Opportunities also exist in areas such as scientific sales and clinical sales management.
Support
Admission
For entry to this programme, students are required to have qualifications equivalent to a honours degree from a UK university in a subject with a significant component of microbiology relevant subject or experience. For overseas students there is a requirement for an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher (or equivalent), TOEFL score of 650 or an equivalent. Applicants whose qualifications do not conform to these criteria may be admitted to the programme at the admission tutors discretion which will normally involve an interview.
Key facts
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Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: £1,100
- Full time fee: £6,600 per yr
International Fees
- Module fee: £1,770
- Full time fee: £10,620 per yr
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
