MSci Microbiology and Immunology with a Foundation Year
Course overview
This course is a five-year integrated master's degree that starts with a foundation year for applicants who do not meet the standard direct entry qualifications. The course looks into the study of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and immunology, and it examines the human body's defence mechanism. The main focus of this course is on the important connection between the two disciplines, especially in relation to infectious diseases and immune system disorders.
The course connects these disciplines with applications to real-life situations, such as industrial applications and the development of new preventive strategies and interventions. The advanced MSci degree includes an integrated master's year, which is spent undertaking a major research project. The students taking this course enjoy the advantage of using the best bioanalytical equipment and are instructed by active, publishing researchers.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants typically need a CCD at A-level, and international qualifications equivalent to A-levels will be considered.
- Alternative qualifications, such as BTEC, Welsh Baccalaureate, and Access to Higher Education, are also assessed for entry.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score a minimum of 6.0 overall in IELTS, with no less than 5.5 in each section (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores from a recognised qualification.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course work as:
- Medical Researcher
- Bioinformatician
- Biotechnology Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Developer
- Agriculture Specialist
Cost of study
For international students, the fee for the MSci Microbiology and Immunology with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is £23,900.
Admission
Students can apply for this course through UCAS or the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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