Overview
If you are weighing up Microbiology MSc, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Microbiology is assessed through practical reports as much as written examinations. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 24 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £39.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Steady demand from pharmaceutical manufacturing, water, food and NHS laboratories, and the sterility and quality side hires more graduates than research does. Accredited courses matter for the NHS route.
Roles graduates go into
- Microbiologist
- Quality control microbiologist
- Clinical scientist in microbiology, after training
- Environmental monitoring analyst
- Research scientist
- Food or water safety analyst
Where they work
- Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers
- NHS microbiology laboratories
- Water and food testing laboratories
- Public health agencies
- Research institutes
After the course
The NHS Scientist Training Programme for clinical microbiology, or Royal Society of Biology membership for industry.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £39,000