Microbiology in Public Health MSc
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
On this progressive course, you focus on the science of microorganisms and the rapidly developing challenges they bring to public health, exploring areas such as epidemiology, antimicrobial chemotherapy and outbreak investigation. By giving you an in-depth understanding of both microbiology and public health while building your practical and transferable skills, the course opens up a broad range of exciting career directions. Our Life Sciences Liaison Board draws in industry-wide experts such as Pharmaron, Life Science Group, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and the NHS.
The Board’s close collaboration with real-world organisations ensures our course aligns with UK QAA standards as well as preparing you to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Study under a team of international experts at a University with 30-plus years of experience teaching biological sciences.
Key highlights
- Explores epidemiology, antimicrobial chemotherapy and outbreak investigation
- Combines in-depth microbiology with public health understanding
- Liaison board includes Pharmaron, MHRA and the NHS
- Curriculum aligned with UK QAA standards through industry collaboration
- Taught by a team of international experts
- Builds practical laboratory and transferable skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related area
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Public health microbiologist
- Epidemiologist
- Infection prevention and control specialist
- Clinical research scientist
- Microbiology laboratory scientist
- Regulatory affairs officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £17,900 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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