Program Overview

Clinical and Molecular Microbiology MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Overview

The Clinical and Molecular Microbiology MSc/PGDip/PGCert course is designed to provide advanced knowledge of viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections and their diagnosis and treatment. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and is taught by internationally recognized academics.

Course Details

• Duration: 12 months (full-time), 24 months (part-time)
• Start Date: September 2025
• UK Fees: £10,400 (MSc), £6,933 (PGDip), £3,467 (PGCert)
• International Fees: £30,750 (MSc), £20,500 (PGDip), £10,250 (PGCert)
• Entry Requirements: 2:1 honors degree in a relevant subject

Course Structure

The course consists of two specialist pathways: Clinical Pathway and Molecular Pathway.

Clinical Pathway

• Clinical Syndromes in Infectious Disease (10 credits)
• Diagnostic Microbiology and Laboratory Methods (10 credits)
• Infection Control and Public Health (10 credits)

Molecular Pathway

• Bacterial Pathogenesis and Infections (20 credits)
• Core Research Methods: Molecular Techniques (10 credits)
• Applied Molecular Microbiology (10 credits)

Core Modules

• Introduction to Medical Microbiology (10 credits)
• Core Research Methods: Transferable Research Skills (10 credits)
• Human Pathogens (10 credits)
• Viral Pathogenesis and Infection (20 credits)
• Prevention and Treatment of Infection (10 credits)

Research Project

• Research Project (60 credits)

Learning and Assessment

• Lectures
• Problem-based learning
• Practical classes
• Tutorials
• Examinations
• Coursework
• Practical exams
• Dissertation
• Presentations
• Viva voce

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree: 2:1 honors degree in a relevant subject
• International students: IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

Fees

• Home/UK students: £10,400 (MSc), £6,933 (PGDip), £3,467 (PGCert)
• International students: £30,750 (MSc), £20,500 (PGDip), £10,250 (PGCert)

Careers

• Careers advice
• Job prospects
• Accreditation

The course has full accreditation of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which is a professional acknowledgement of the quality and relevance of the course to individuals employed as biomedical scientists. It helps career progression of biomedical scientists already employed and state registered, allowing those BMS1 technical officers to apply for promotion and higher grades.

Related Courses

• Clinical Microbiology (Distance Learning) MSc

This course, which is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IMBS), provides training in clinical microbiology with an emphasis on patient management and infection control.