MSc Antimicrobial Resistance

The Antimicrobial Resistance (MSc) course at Coventry University aims to provide in-depth information on the issue of antimicrobial resistance, which is tipped to become one of the world’s most serious health issues in the future. The course educates on how to reduce reliance on antimicrobials, how to develop new alternatives, and investigate methods to encourage the efficient use of current resources.Course Content: This part-time, one-year course is conducted entirely online, and builds understanding of the reasons for the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections. It also offers insight into how societal behavior affects antimicrobial resistance, and focuses on strategies to limit the increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance amongst the globe's future healthcare challenges.Key Modules: Key parts of the course include the 'Fundamentals of Antimicrobial Resistance', 'Societal Impact: Managing and Reducing AMR', and 'Independent Project'. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).Future Careers: This course prepares students for a range of roles, such as Microbiologists in the pharmaceutical industry, Infection Prevention and Control teams in hospitals and clinics, and Health advisors in government and health trusts.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.