Microbiology in Public Health (15 month) MSc

In 2019 WHO listed high-threat pathogens influenza pandemic antimicrobial resistance and vaccine hesitancy among the ten top threats to global health. In 2020 the world suffered the profound effects of the novel SARS-CoV2 virus. There has never been a more compelling time to become a skilled professional in microbiology.

These global threats highlight the need for highly trained professionals who fully understand the role of micro-organisms in public health. This Masters course focuses on the science of micro-organisms and the range of strategies employed for public health protection including epidemiology; public health intelligence; vaccination; antimicrobial chemotherapy; diagnostic microbiology; and outbreak investigation.

Why choose this course?

• Study microorganisms that impact on health and disease focusing on diagnosis epidemiology and control of infectious disease
• Explore how developments in molecular biology have altered diagnosis of infectious disease and impacted on outbreak investigation and management
• Learn about current practice and new developments in vaccines and antimicrobial chemotherapy
• Consider the challenges faced by efforts to eradicate specific infectious disease
• Gain practical experience in planning conducting and evaluating library- and laboratory-based scientific research
• Explore how public health policy and practice impacts on our wellbeing and safety
• Undertake a challenging microbiology research project or public health dissertation enabling you to consider a particular topic in detail
• Benefit from a course that prepares you for a career in pharmaceutical or biotechnological industries; the health sector including the NHS and public health; and academic research

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country