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Postgraduate Microbiology Courses at University of Manchester

11 courses available

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About Postgraduate Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of organisms that are invisible to the naked eye. A specialised niche within the life sciences, this discipline is dedicated to examining the tiny organisms and structures that form the foundation of all life on Earth.

Postgraduates of microbiology may get involved in the advanced study of everything from bacteria and viruses to algae, fungus and other microbes. Academic study of microbes provides valuable information across many industries and sectors, from agriculture to medicine, public health, waste management, epidemiology and more. As a result, all these areas offer potential careers in microbiology to successful graduates.

There are more than 120 postgraduate microbiology courses on offer across over 35 universities in the UK.

What to expect

Universities usually ask applicants for a good undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject such as microbiology, biology, biochemistry or biotechnology. You might also need to show some professional experience in your field.

The specific topics covered in a course will vary depending on the university and the specific course. However, some of the typical topics that are covered in a postgraduate level course in microbiology include microbial genetics, immunology, virology, bacteriology and environmental microbiology. You’ll also get opportunities to develop your lab skills as well as data analysis, scientific writing and critical thinking.

A postgraduate qualification in microbiology could enhance your career whether you are a microbiologist, research scientist, science writer or medical laboratory technologist among other roles.

MSc Clinical Immunology

Our MSc in Clinical Immunology will give you an advanced understanding of the principles and mechanisms of the immune system and immune Read more...

  • 2 years Part time degree: £6,500 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)

PGDip Clinical Immunology

Our PGDip in Clinical Immunology will give you an advanced understanding of the principles and mechanisms of the immune system and immune Read more...

  • 8 months Full time degree: £10,000 per year (UK)

MSc Medical Microbiology

Our long-running MSc Medical Microbiology course is ideal if you are a graduate looking to develop your skills as a microbiologist. The Read more...

  • 24 months Part time degree: £6,500 per year (UK)
  • 12 months Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)

PGDip Medical Microbiology

Our long-running PGDip Medical Microbiology course is ideal if you are a graduate looking to develop your skills as a Read more...

  • 24 months Part time degree: £5,000 per year (UK)
  • 9 months Full time degree: £10,000 per year (UK)

PhD/MPhil Immunology

Programme description Our PhD/MPhil Immunology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Read more...

  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £9,250 per year (UK)

PhD/MPhil Medical Microbiology

Programme description Our PhD/MPhil Medical Microbiology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve Read more...

  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)

PhD Medical Virology

Programme description Our PhD/MPhil Medical Virology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)

PhD/MPhil Microbiology

Programme description Our PhD/MPhil Microbiology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Read more...

  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)

MSc Medical and Molecular Virology

Many of the world's greatest global health challenges arise from viral infections such as novel coronaviruses and the Ebola and Zika Read more...

  • 2 years Part time degree: £7,250 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree: £14,500 per year (UK)

PGCert Medical and Molecular Virology

Many of the world's greatest global health challenges arise from viral infections such as novel coronaviruses and the Ebola and Zika Read more...

  • 4 months Full time degree: £5,200 per year (UK)

PhD Medical Microbiology

Programme overview Learn from some of Europe's leading researchers while undertaking your own project. Access some of the best research Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)