Program Overview

Overview

The MSc Medical Microbiology program at the University of Manchester offers students the opportunity to learn about the medical and molecular aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, epidemiology, and the management of infectious diseases. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in biomedical/clinical sciences, teaching, or academic and industrial research.

Entry Requirements

• An honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in:
  • microbiology
  • virology
  • medical laboratory sciences
  • biomedical sciences
  • medicine
  • veterinary medicine
  • dentistry
  • pharmacy
  • other biology degrees incorporating substantial human biology and, ideally, an element of microbiology
• Non-standard applicants will be considered on an individual basis, but may be required to enrol initially on the PGDip course
• Intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities, are also eligible to apply upon completion of their third year

Application and Selection

• Please apply via the online application form
• Supporting documents required:
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• We recommend that you apply as early as possible, as we reserve the right to close applications if the course is full

Course Details

Course Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
---|---|---|---|---
MSc | Y | Y | N | N
PGDip | Y | Y | N | N

Course Overview

• Learn medical and molecular aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, epidemiology, and management of infectious diseases
• Study at a university ranked 8th in the UK and among the top 40 in the world for Medicine (QS World University Rankings 2023)
• Learn from academics at the University and NHS specialists in infectious disease
• Gain practical experience in the laboratory
• Prepare for a career in biomedical/clinical sciences, teaching, or academic and industrial research
• Units from this MSc are also available as standalone courses for continuing professional development (CPD)

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025:
  • MSc (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £14,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £33,000
  • MSc (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £7,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £16,500
  • PGDip (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £11,200
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,400
  • PGDip (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £5,600
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £13,200

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• For the latest scholarship and bursary information, please visit the fees and funding page

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum will be made clear to you at the point of application
• Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB)