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Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's at Keele University - UCAS

Keele University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's

Course options

2025 - 2026
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Keele University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

27Jun
Keele University - Undergraduate Open Day
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28Jun
Keele University - Undergraduate Open Day
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16Aug
Keele University - Undergraduate Open Day
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Course summary

Position yourself at the forefront of scientific innovation with our four-year Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's. From the intricate world of microscopic life and human immune responses to the complex interplays that result in disease or remission, you will gain the cutting-edge laboratory techniques, advanced problem-solving, research and communication and skills to pursue a research career, work in industry or the wider bioscience sector.  Why choose this course?

  • Gain master's level skills in experimental design, critical analysis of scientific data and modern research techniques
  • Design and conduct an in-depth extended research project including formulating a complete research strategy and producing a grant proposal
  • Enhance your employability skills with our comprehensive programme of academic and professional development workshops
  • Hone your communication skills by presenting outcomes of your final year project as a research article and delivering an oral presentation and poster at our MSci research conference
  • Benefit from a wide range of third year research project choices, supporting your final year extended MSci project
Our integrated master's programme combines a robust foundation in microbiology and immunology, with an expansive exploration of contemporary biological sciences. Throughout the programme you'll delve into cutting-edge research areas, gaining profound insights into molecular biology, intricate biological mechanisms, and complex host-pathogen interactions. The curriculum comprehensively covers the biology, biochemistry, and physiology of microorganisms—including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites—while examining the immune system's critical role in defending against pathogenic infections. Our approach emphasises understanding intricate interactions between microorganisms and their hosts, investigating disease mechanisms, and developing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/microbiologyandimmunologywithintegratedmasters/#entry-reqs

Student Outcomes

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55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our 2025 entry fees are available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/
Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's at Keele University - UCAS