Program Overview
The Medical Virology at The University of Manchester is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medical Virology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Virology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Practical Microbiology
- Clinical Virology 1
- Clinical Virology 2
- Immunity and Infection
- Understanding Infection
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Antimicrobials and Infection Control
- Principles of Microbiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent is required for direct entry to the course.
Non-standard applicants will be considered on an individual basis, but may be required to enrol initially on the postgraduate diploma course.
Our course is suitable for graduates in:
- microbiology
- virology
- medical laboratory sciences
- medicine
- veterinary medicine
- dentistry
- pharmacy
- other biology degrees with an element of microbiology.
Specifically, we require a minimum of:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing
- TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in each component)
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing and enrolment and attendance on the 5-week pre-sessional course (PS5)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
