MSc Microbiology with Advanced Practice

The MSc Microbiology (with Advanced Practice) course offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge of microbiology by investigating topics relevant to industry and clinical labs. The Advanced Practice aspect allows the students to gain experience through a 12-week internship in a vocational or academic research setting.

Students will be taught in state-of-the-art Bios labs and access research opportunities at the National Horizons Centre (NHC). Assessment includes examinations, in-course assignments, oral presentations, summaries, literature surveys, and technical reports. The Advanced Practice module is assessed separately using an individual written reflective report of 3000 words and a poster presentation.

Teesside University is located in Middlesbrough in the North East of England. It is a forward-thinking university known for its career-driven education and excellent student support. The university has a rich history, going back to 1930, when it was founded as Constantine Technical College and later became a university in 1992.

Today, Teesside University has a modern campus and provides high-quality learning that prepares students for future job roles. Teesside offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as business, engineering, computing, arts, and health.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need a 2.2 UK honours degree, or an equivalent international qualification in science subjects such as biomedical science, biochemistry, biological sciences, human biology, and forensic biology.
• Other International qualifications equivalent to a degree are also accepted.
• If you do not meet the requirements, the university may offer you an alternative access route.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT are also accepted.

The international students’ tuition fee for the MSc Microbiology (with Advanced Practice) programme at Teesside University is £10,000. Note that this is subject to change annually.

Teesside University offers several scholarships for international postgraduate students, including the Sir Keith Skeoch Postgraduate Scholarship, which offers £3,500 for eligible students. The Global Excellence Scholarship, which is for academically talented students, offers a £2,000 the discount on fee, and the British Council GREAT Scholarships can help with a £10,000 tuition fee for qualified postgraduate students.

Graduates of the MSc Microbiology (with Advanced Practice) from Teesside University can become:

• Clinical Microbiologist
• Industrial Microbiologist
• Research Associate
• Food or Water Safety Scientist
• Quality Control Scientist

You can apply for the MSc Microbiology (with Advanced Practice) programme through the university’s application system. We can assist you with your process at AHZ.