Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology with Management Studies MSc

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learn the role of microorganisms in disease while keeping a focus on management Link your academic knowledge to the practical applications of biomedical science in a business context. Our Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology with Management Studies MSc is delivered by the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. This school offers an outstanding and diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

We've invested heavily in the development of new facilities, including laboratories for teaching and research to provide students with access to ultra-modern equipment. As part of this course, postgraduate students may run or assist in lab sessions and may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. We have extensive links with leading healthcare and research laboratories, such as GlaxoSmithKline, the Institute of Cancer Research and local hospitals.

Our links with industry provide a practical base for our courses. They also help us to ensure your studies are kept up to date and relevant to the workplace. You can expect to receive up-to-the-minute information from practising biomedical scientists, as well as visits to specialist laboratories.

This will enhance your knowledge of the working environment.

Key highlights

Study the role of microorganisms in disease alongside management studies
Apply biomedical science knowledge in a business context
Ultra-modern laboratories for teaching and research
Industry links include GlaxoSmithKline, Institute of Cancer Research, local hospitals
Insights from practising biomedical scientists and specialist laboratory visits
Opportunities to assist in lab sessions and support seminar teaching

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of fees
Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500
Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000
Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000
The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Biomedical scientist
Clinical microbiologist
Laboratory manager
Research scientist
Quality assurance manager
Pharmaceutical industry project manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £20,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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