Microbiology in Public Health MSc

Course Details

Course Subject

Microbiology in Public Health MSc

Total Credit

180

Qualification

Postgraduate Taught

Awarding Body

University of Bedfordshire

Academic Level

Level 7

Course Location

Luton

Course Duration

1 Year

Course Fees

£ 15600 Yearly

MOI

Not Accepted

OIETC

Not Accepted

Intakes

October

Work Placement

No

About The Course

About The Course

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 Master’s 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

     

English Requirement

You have to get at least 6 band socre of IELTS

General Requirement

Entry requirement for International Student:

  • 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area.

Entry requirement for Bangladeshi Student:

  • For foundation: HSC Marks Must be: 40‐59.9%
  • For Undergraduate: HSC Marks Must be: 60% overall
  • For Masters: Bachelor’s Marks Must be: 55% or more

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