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PostgraduateMSc

Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)

Keele University
Keele, England
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1 yearDuration
£6,400Per Year (Intl)
£11,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Keele University, the MSc Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Biomedical scientists, microbiologists and virologists play a critical role in preventing, diagnosing, treating and managing the spread of infection. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, our MSc aims to deepen your understanding of disease processes and the methods used to test, analyse and monitor them. Keele has long-established expertise in infectious diseases and conducts research in collaboration with worldwide networks including ECLIPSE. International tuition fees are £6,400 per year, home/UK fees are £11,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Medical Microbiology
Virology and Viral Pathogenesis
Bacteriology and Antimicrobial Resistance
Diagnostic Methods in Clinical Microbiology
Parasitology and Host-Pathogen Interactions
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Research Methods and Biomedical Science
Dissertation in Medical Microbiology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£6,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£6,400

Home Student Fee

£11,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Keele University

Keele University offers Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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