MSc Medical Microbiology

The MSc Medical Microbiology course offered by Manchester Metropolitan University is a comprehensive and tailored course designed for students who wish to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to work within public health and disease management settings. This course offers a focus on modern genomic and proteomic approaches to microbiological research.Course Content: The course provides graduates with the knowledge to understand and explain the spread of microorganisms and the diseases they cause, enabling them to contribute to the control and prevention of microbial diseases in accordance with current European standards for training in biomedicine. In addition, students will learn about biosafety, biosecurity, and biodefense, and their standardized testing and quality procedure methods.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Viruses and Sub-viral Agents, Epidemiology, Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance, Microbial Physiology and Genetics, and Diagnostic Microbiology.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for the purpose of eligibility for a Certificate of Competence. This recognition reflects the standard and quality of our course, and also permits graduates to apply for a professional membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science, which is beneficial for their future career.Future Careers: Graduates can look forward to opportunities in settings like the NHS, the Health Protection Agency, biomedical research, environmental agencies, public health bodies, the pharmaceutical industry, and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.