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PostgraduateMSc

Medical Microbiology

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, England
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1 yearDuration
£10,400Per Year (Intl)
£10,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Leeds Beckett University, the MSc Medical Microbiology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Build on your existing biomedical sciences knowledge and skills to become a specialist in medical microbiology. You will have the opportunity to experience a range of techniques across microbiology, and the topics you will study, from the role of microbiology in medicine to molecular microbiology and epidemiology, will give you specialist knowledge and a variety of skills applicable to a range of careers in the field of biomedical sciences and microbiology. This course will be delivered through independent laboratory research and expert lectures. International tuition fees are £10,400 per year, home/UK fees are £10,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Clinical Microbiology and Pathogenesis
Molecular Microbiology Techniques
Epidemiology and Disease Control
Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutics
Advanced Diagnostic Microbiology
Infection and Immunity
Research Methods and Professional Practice
MSc Research Project 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 Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£10,400

Home Student Fee

£10,400

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

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Leeds Beckett University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£21,000£25,500
5 years£21,500£27,500£34,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Leeds Beckett University

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