Course summary

Undertake an extended research project in industry-standard labs with real research groups, gaining the knowledge and skills you need to work in microbiology.

A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered.

To be successful on this course, you must have relevant practical laboratory experience. Details of your laboratory experience must be specifically detailed in your personal statement and verified by one of your referees.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• academic research
• the industrial biotechnology sector
• the health biotechnology sector
• the pharmaceutical industry
• food and beverage industries
• preparation for a PhD

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How to apply, and what happens next

You can apply for most taught postgraduate courses directly from the course page. Just find the course you want to apply for and select 'Apply now'.

If this is your first application, you will need to create an account. You can then save your progress and come back to the form later if you need to.

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When to apply

Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry.

For international applicants the next deadline for postgraduate courses starting in September 2024 is 16 August 2024. 

Other key dates for international applicants starting a postgraduate course in September 2024:

• Deposit deadline – 6 September 2024
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) deadline – 11 September 2024 

Applications for January 2025 postgraduate courses are now open to international applicants.

Getting an offer

If your application is successful, we will make one of two kinds of offer.

• Unconditional: Your place is already confirmed, and you don't need to meet any conditions.
• Conditional: You will need to meet certain conditions before we confirm your place.

When your place is confirmed, you're all set to start your masters. We'll send you details about what happens when you start and what you need to do next.

Other postgraduate courses

We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses, including apprenticeships, research degrees and continuous professional development.

Each of these course types has its own application process. You can find more information on the pages below.

• Higher and degree apprenticeships
• Continuous professional development (CPD)
• Health and social care CPD
• Research degrees