Program Overview
The Microbiology at Newcastle University is a MPhil 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 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
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Microbiology 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
- chromosome replication and segregation
- transcription and translation
- protein structure, function and engineering
- cell envelope, growth and division
- synthetic biology, development and gene regulation
- bacterium-host interactions
- microbial biology in a range of habitats
- discovery of natural products, eg antibiotics
- reduction of food spoilage
- production of biofuels, bioremediation of polluted environments
- pathogens and host\x96pathogen interactions in a range of diseases including those in plants and coral reefs
- microbial ecology
- environmental microbiology
- environmental engineering and Earth systems
- biogeochemistry
- microbiological aspects of engineered and natural environments
- anaerobic crude oil degradation in petroleum reservoirs
- engineered biological treatment systems
- the microbial ecology of climatically significant processes such as methane cycling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A\xc2\xa02:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.
MPhil, PhD and MD in Microbiology (Medical Sciences)MPhil, PhD and MD in Microbiology (Medical Sciences)To study these courses you need to meet the following\xc2\xa0English\xc2\xa0Language requirements:
IELTS 6.5 overall\xc2\xa0(with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills).
MPhil and PhD in Microbiology (Biological Sciences, Civil Engineering and Geosciences)MPhil and PhD in Microbiology (Biological Sciences, Civil Engineering and Geosciences)Direct Entry\xc2\xa0: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months