MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)

The MSc in Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) at Keele University is a comprehensive full-time or part-time program specialized in the study of medical microbiology. This course gives students the opportunity to explore in-depth various aspects of medical microbiology such as the nature of infectious disease, diagnostics, and the prevention and control of infectious diseases.Course Content: The MSc in Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) course allows students to learn and develop a broad range of key skills such as practical skills, communication, application of knowledge and solving complex problems. The course also covers a variety of topics including the viruses to the immune system and the levels of host-pathogen interactions from molecular recognition of virus entry mechanisms to host responses and diseases.Key Modules: Modules covered in the course include research skills, medical microorganisms and the host, infection and control, molecular and cellular pathology, molecular immune response, the viruses and their interactions, and an independent research project.Accreditations: The MSc in Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) course at Keele University is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).Future Careers: The course prepares students for careers in varied sectors such as clinical and veterinary diagnostics, pharmaceutical industries, bio-industry or academia. A significant proportion of graduates go on to employment in health-related disciplines.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.