Microbiology

Course Overview

The MSc Microbiology at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Want to be at the forefront of scientific research into microbes and their role in developing new medicines, tackling diseases and improving the environment? At Northumbria, we offer Microbiology as an individual discipline, giving you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and break new ground as a scientist. Gain hands-on, immersive experience, in high tech facilities, working alongside leading academics. Advance your expertise in clinical and environmental microbiology, studying how viral and bacterial diseases work and how you can use microbes to create new medicines. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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