Molecular Microbiology (Taught)

Firstly, we offer you dedicated training in a broad suite of practical laboratory skills.

Secondly, this is complemented by two unique classes that develop your transferable skills in statistics, presentations, career development, and ethics, as well as honing your science writing skills and your ability to design experiments and analyse sophisticated datasets.

Thirdly, our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields and you'll be taught by active researchers or practising clinical professionals. There is a choice of classes that allows you to select a pathway to suit your future aspirations.

The Molecular Microbiology Masters provides the perfect springboard to future training at PhD level or gives you a range of skills and experience that will prove attractive to employers from industry or the healthcare provision sector.

Compulsory modules:
Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students;
Postgraduate Studies in Microbiology;
Entrepreneurship;
Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 1;
Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 2;
Advanced Topics in Biomedical Research;
Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Microbiology
Research Project.

Optional modules:
Choose one 10-credit module from the two optional practical modules across Semester 1 & 2.

In Vivo Biology;
Drug Discovery .

Assessment of taught classes is through multiple choice tests, computer quizzes, problem-solving scenarios, poster and oral presentations, essays, and formal written exams.

The laboratory project is assessed through a written thesis.