MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)

at Queen Mary University of London

Through the tools taught on this programme, you will be able to evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in medical microbiology, evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses.

Practical classes are taught in the purpose-built teaching laboratory, which is based on a routine clinical microbiology laboratory. They are designed to give you invaluable hands-on experience, particularly in basic clinical microbiology. You will also be encouraged to relate current workplace practices to your studies, discuss and critically evaluate these techniques with class members, and undertake an active role in independent study outside of the classroom.

Additional theoretical tutorials are also used throughout the year to broaden your experience of biomedical science. These tutorials include case presentations to and by students, workshops, discussion sessions, question-and-answer sessions, and oral presentations.

This course can also enhance the career prospects of those aspiring to middle and senior management positions within the NHS Pathology Service and commercial sector.

Structure
Seven compulsory modules
One non-credit formative studies module
15,000-word project/dissertation
 

UK
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Biomedical Science.

Other routes
Alternative qualifications and relevant work based experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

• Full-time study

September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £13,750
Overseas: £25,150

Unconditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
 

• Part-time study

September 2022 | 2 years

Home: £6,900
Overseas: £12,600
 

Unconditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
 

Students of this course have gone on to:

• graduate entry medical degrees
• work as Biomedical Scientists
• undertake PhD study

Please note: Completion of this postgraduate degree will not fulfil the education criteria for State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

Please check with the appropriate bodies that the course you plan to follow will be suitable for any professional accreditation you may require.