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MSc Medical Microbiology

University of Hertfordshire

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

About the course

The MSc Medical Microbiology will equip you with the skills and in-depth knowledge required to have an impactful career in a range of sectors such. The course will help you develop extensive theoretical and practical laboratory skills in by building on the research expertise of the teaching team. Techniques and theoretical skills include: antimicrobial susceptibility testing, antibiotic resistance-gene analysis, microbial identification (16SrRNA sequencing and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry), parasite identification, next generation sequencing analysis, bacteriophage isolation and purification, antibiotic discovery and characterisation, and mammalian cell culture.

You’ll be taught by expert speakers from the biopharmaceutical industry, academic experts from other universities and the University of Hertfordshire staff. With our modern facilities, emphasis on laboratory work, and teaching underpinned by the latest research, you’ll be qualified to launch a career in research and development for biopharmaceutical companies. You could also work in a wide range of non-laboratory job roles across a range of sectors, including academia and microbiology.

Alternatively, consider taking our other MSc Medical Microbiology routes:

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  • MSc Medical Microbiology with Placement Year

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  • MSc Medical Microbiology with Advanced Research

    • Professional Accreditations

    Subject to validation, this course will be accredited by the Royal Society for Biology Accreditation.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 17,250per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Hertfordshire

    University of Hertfordshire

    • University League Table

      82nd

    • Campus address

      University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, England

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    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Biomedical Sciences

      59th out of 82 1

      66th out of 91 2

    • Entry standards

      / Max 216
      94 43%

      79th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      71.0 71%

      61st

      7

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 5
      3.10 77%

      33rd

      38

    • Entry standards

      / Max 218
      106 49%

      81st

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      75.0 75%

      41st

      4

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 5
      n/a

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