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- Microbiology and Infection - MSc by Research
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Birmingham
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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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
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
14th
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Campus address
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
17th out of 91 5
28th out of 39 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 218154 71%27th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10081.0 81%22nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.06 76%53rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 251176 70%26th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10099.0 99%20th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.85 71%33rd
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