MSc Clinical Microbiology

at Queen Mary University of London

Specifically designed for those who have a medical background, this Clinical Microbiology MSc will give you the cross-disciplinary skills and knowledge you need to describe, understand and practice advanced-level research. This course delivers a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of medical microbiology and professional practice.

Many of the lectures are given by guest speakers who are acknowledged experts in their field from within the NHS, Public Heath England (PHE) or are highly respected researchers. This ensures the course remains up to date and relevant to your future career and also enables you to develop a strong network of contacts. You will learn alongside Clinical and Biomedical scientists enabling you to learn in a fully interdisciplinary environment.

We place particular emphasis on real-world application, and you will be based at the Whitechapel campus of the medical and dental faculty — home to advanced purpose-built teaching laboratories. Here, you will gain a practical understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship. You will also acquire the ability to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.

Structure

• Six compulsory modules
• 15,000-word project/dissertation
   

UK
Degree requirements
A MBBS or basic medical degree from a university recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC).

Other routes
Applicants with a minimum of a 2:1 degree in nursing or pharmacy (depending on the modules studied at undergraduate level) or equivalent, may also be considered.

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
 

Graduation from this course allows you to apply your knowledge directly to the field. It sets you up to work in research-focused positions such as a chemistry consultant, a molecular microbiologist or a conservation officer. 

For example, a graduate of this course has gone on to become the Head of the Microbiology Unit in the Pathology and Microbiology Department, at the University Teaching Hospital, Zambia.