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Microbiology MSc

Microbiology MSc at 39 UK universities. Compare entry terms, tuition and intakes, then ask us which ones fit your grades.

UK University Oxford
Tuition per year £18,500 - £39,000
Duration1 year Full time
AwardMSc
IELTS6.0

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

Academic
A 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.
English
IELTS 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
Where you can study it

39 universities run this course

Entry terms differ between departments. An adviser will tell you which of these you are a realistic candidate for.

University IELTS Duration Intake Tuition per year Enquire
UK University Oxford 6.5 1 year September £39,000 Enquire now
UK University Cambridge 6.5 1 year September £39,000 Enquire now
UK University London 6.5 1 year September £39,000 Enquire now
UK University London 6.5 1 year September £39,000 Enquire now
UK University St Andrews 6.5 1 year September £31,500 Enquire now
UK University London 6.5 1 year September £39,000 Enquire now
UK University Durham 6.5 1 year September £31,500 Enquire now
UK University Bath 6.5 1 year September £31,500 Enquire now
UK University Coventry 6.5 1 year September £31,500 Enquire now
UK University Loughborough 6.5 1 year September £31,500 Enquire now
UK University Bristol 6.5 1 year September £31,500 Enquire now
UK University Glasgow 6.5 1 year September £31,500 Enquire now
UK University Lancaster 6.5 1 year September £26,000 Enquire now
UK University Newcastle 6.5 1 year September £26,000 Enquire now
UK University Guildford 6.5 1 year September £26,000 Enquire now
UK University Aberdeen 6.5 1 year September £26,000 Enquire now
UK University Leicester 6.5 1 year September £26,000 Enquire now
UK University London 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Canterbury 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Aberystwyth 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Newcastle 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Liverpool 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University London 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University London 6.5 1 year September £26,000 Enquire now
UK University Edinburgh 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Glasgow 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Cardiff 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University London 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University London 6.5 1 year September £31,500 Enquire now
UK University London 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University London 6.5 1 year September £39,000 Enquire now
UK University Newport 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Cirencester 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Edinburgh 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University London 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Buckingham 6.5 1 year September £26,000 Enquire now
UK University Coventry 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University London 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
UK University Birmingham 6.0 1 year September £18,500 Enquire now
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