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Microbiology and Infection - MSc by Research

University of Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Our PhD or MSc by Research in the Institute of Microbiology and Infection will provide you with the necessary skills to contribute to research of viruses, parasites, fungi and bacteria. With one of the largest groupings of microbiologists in the world we are at the vanguard of innovative research into combatting antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance. You will work collaboratively alongside microbiologists, immunologists, biochemists and chemists to produce original globally leading research, with the ultimate goal to find solutions to global challenges.Our PhD or MSc by Research program will provide you with high quality research training to enable you to conduct independent investigative research. We work with a range of bacterial and viral pathogens and study mechanisms of pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, pathogen transmission and drug resistance.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,320per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    17th out of 91 5

    28th out of 39 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    154 71%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    22nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    53rd

    18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 251
    176 70%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    33rd

    3

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