
Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc
Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK
Course overview
Biomedical scientists, microbiologists and virologists play a critical role in preventing, diagnosing, treating and managing the spread of infection. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, our MSc aims to deepen your understanding of disease processes and the methods used to test, analyse and monitor them. Keele has long-established expertise in infectious diseases and conducts research in collaboration with worldwide networks includingECLIPSE.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Deepens understanding of disease processes and infection testing methods
- Covers methods to test, analyse and monitor infectious disease
- Long-established departmental expertise in infectious diseases
- Research conducted with worldwide networks including ECLIPSE
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include bioscience (Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Humanities Master's Scholarship
We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.
Keele Alumni Discount
The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).
Keele Staff Discount
If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.
Up to 30% of feesKUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.
Postgraduate Global Scholarship
1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.
The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)
This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical microbiologist
- Virologist
- Infection control scientist
- Research scientist in infectious diseases
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,700 | International: £18,200
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 Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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