Program Overview
The Microbiology and Infection at University of Birmingham is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 Microbiology and Infection 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
- Tuition: GBP 18,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,370 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Microbiology and Infection programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biochemical and molecular genetic characterization of mycobacterial cell wall biosynthetic enzymes
- How do pathogenic mycobacteria transport virulence lipids?
- Mutational analysis of the AcrA-hairpins (component of the tripartite multi drug efflux pumps)
- Control of gene expression in pathogenic Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.
- Production, purification and biochemical functions of two proteins implicated in the resistance ofE.coli to nitrosative stress
- Self Cleaning surfaces: Preventing the spread of hospital infection
- Turning gene regulation inside out: prevalence of promoters within genes in bacterial chromosomes
- Exoproteomes of oral pathogens
- Impact of the host environment on fungal phagocytosis
- Zebrafish as an infection model for human pathogenic E. coli
- Examining the effect of azide on oxidative stress in E.coli
- Determining whether AKR1C3 selective inhibitors can sensitise tumour cells to chemotheraphy
- Investigating the role of quorum sensing agonists on Vibro cholera disease transmission
- Transfer of antibiotic resistance carrying plasmids in spatially structured multispecies communities
- Analysis of gene expression variation in E. coli
- Biophysical Characterization of Proteins from Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus
- Acid sensing in E.coli: the roles of the EvgS protein
- The role of chaperonins in Mycobacterium marinum, a model for TB
- Analysis of genes responsible for acid stress resistance in E coli
- Genomic comparison of colonisation versus disease in serotype 1 Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Peptidoglycan Modification in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Dissecting plasmid host range determinants
- Regulation of antibiotic production in marine bacteria
- Host-Pathogen Interaction: macrophage recognition of fungal pathogens
- Alternative platelet functions during fungal infections
- Structural Bioinformatics for the Reengineering of the Mupirocin and Thiomarinol Antibiotic Biosynthesis Pathways
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,370 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,370 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months