Course summary

We’ve designed our MSc Medical Microbiology to enable you to develop an advanced theoretical understanding, together with the practical techniques you’ll need to apply those theories in a research or clinical context. On this masters degree, you’ll gain a well-rounded understanding of analytical approaches and human disorders. To further your knowledge, you’ll develop an in-depth study of human infectious diseases, cultivating the skills that are required to understand, control and manage those diseases. You’ll also complete an independent research project, building professional-level research skills. This is your opportunity to explore the issues that fascinate you most by accessing our extensive research knowledge base to conduct projects in a real-world context. By the time you graduate, you should be equipped with the technical and analytical approaches required for practice at a specialist level. Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) which means our teaching is industry relevant and provides wide-ranging, research-informed education to ensure you develop the practical skills and experience that employers value. Please note that although this MSc is accredited by the IBMS, it does not fulfil the requirements to gaining registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and does not provide the opportunity to complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio. Please visit the IBMS website for more information and advice on HCPC registration. Features and Benefits

• Industry standards – Recognised for our expertise, the course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.

• Learn alongside leading researchers – We're ranked 15th in the UK for the power of our health and biomedical research (REF, 2021). From microbiology and musculoskeletal science to vascular biology and sports medicine, the pioneering research of our department has led to important advances in diagnosis and care.

• Professional study environment - We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way you learn. Our new Dalton building features dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones. This means you’ll graduate with the skills and experiences employers look for.

• Cutting-edge facilities – You’ll learn in our new Superlab and modern laboratories for blood biochemistry, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, and tissue culture. These facilities are home to an impressive array of specialist equipment such as a Focussed Ion Beam – Scanning Electron Microscope to enable you to visualise microstructural detail on samples in 2D.

• Professional connections –  Our strong links with the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Health and Care Professions Council, and NHS trusts and hospitals in Manchester and the North West offers you the chance to undertake research projects in clinically relevant areas.

• Athena SWAN award – Manchester Met’s commitment to promote and advance gender equality in STEM subjects has been recognised with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.