UK MS and ME and Masters

MASTER’S IN MICROBIOLOGY IN THE UK

• Masters in Microbiology is a specialized course in the field of medicine. The course is optimal if the graduate students are looking to enhance their skills as a microbiologist. In this course, students will cover topics of medical & molecular facets of microbiology and immunity to infections. The course focuses to provide an important level of practical and theoretical understanding of the subject that helps those students who want to pursue careers in the diagnosis and study of infectious disease

• The course at various universities in the UK provides a research-based degree along with required training in scientific research methodology and data analysis and also aims at specific techniques suitable to the research microbiologist. The microbiology program includes a study from the Department of Biological Sciences’ research toughness & abilities in the cell biology of infectious diseases, host-parasite relationships & drug discovery in a variety of infectious pathogens/bacteriology, mycology & parasitology 

• The course’s one of the highlights is that the students engage in a research project in the laboratories of globally recognized researchers. The course is designed for students who want to learn regarding the nature of microbes & knowledge about working with them

• The program structure includes topics such as Antimicrobials, Bacterial Pathogenicity, Immune Responses to Disease, Medical Bacteriology, Medical Mycology, Medicinal Chemistry of Natural Products, Preparation for the MSc research project, Science Communication, Advanced Practical Skills in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Epidemiology, Professional Development, Advanced Medical Genetics, Molecular Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, etc

• Students graduating with masters in microbiology can choose careers in the NHS or wider health sector, along with laboratory-based positions and in public health settings. Job positions include microbiologists, biomedical scientists, or research scientists (life sciences). This microbiology degree can also help to get a job as a clinical research associate, science writer, higher education lecturer, and scientific laboratory technician. Trainee clinical scientist may initially earn around EUR 30400, while principal and consultant scientist may earn in the range of EUR 44000 and EUR 104000 depending on the skills, experience, and training 

 

• Some of the top Universities offering Masters in Microbiology in the UK 

- University of Birmingham ( MSc in Microbiology & Infection)

- University of Manchester ( MSc/MPhil in Medical Microbiology)

- University of Glasgow ( MSc in Infection Biology-Microbiology Specialism)

- Cardiff University ( MPhil in Drug Delivery & Microbiology)

 - Newcastle University ( MPhil in Microbiology, MRes in Molecular Microbiology, MD in Microbiology)

 - University of Edinburgh ( MSc in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases-2 years (online), MSc in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases-3 years (online))

 - University of Liverpool ( MPhil in Veterinary Microbiology)

 - University of Nottingham ( MRes/MPhil in Microbiology (Biosciences), MSc in Clinical & Molecular Microbiology)

 - University of Aberdeen ( MSc in Microbiology)

 - Queen Mary University of London ( MSc in Clinical Microbiology, MSc in Biomedical Science ( Medical Microbiology))

 - University of Bath ( MSc in Molecular Biosciences)

 - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London (MSc in Medical Microbiology)

 

• The general entry requirement for admission

 

- The applicant must have an honors degree having a minimum upper second grade or a degree equivalent in microbiology or appropriate to the course of study. Also, a registered qualification suitable to the course in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary studies is desirable in some universities 

- Work experience and professional training is also considered while admission

- English language test scores of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE

- Transcripts of previous degree or other relevant subjects with official translations in English

- Personal statement or SOPs stating an understanding and interest in the relative field 

- Reference letters from employers and professors

- CV/Resume stating your academic details along with personal skills and work experience details

-Proof of available funds/bank statements

- Interview (for some Universities)

- Copy of passport

- Application fee varies with universities in the UK

 

• Tuition fees and other expenses

 

- The tuition costs for Masters in Microbiology in the UK may vary in the range of EUR 8000 to EUR 10000 per year for domestic/EU students while for international students the costs can be around EUR 18000 – EUR 28000 per year

-Living costs for students in the UK may include hostel and meals that can cost around EUR 7500, transportation can cost up to EUR 850 along with personal expenses that can have a budget around EUR 800. Other necessary expenses like food, books, clothing, off-campus accommodation, visa fees, health insurance, and entertainment may vary with the living location, country, and standard of living (averagely around EUR 2500)

 

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