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Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology (with Professional Placement) at Kingston University - UCAS

Kingston University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology (with Professional Placement) (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
  • It offers an in-depth understanding of both global and public health implications of microbial disease.
  • The University has extensive links with leading healthcare and research laboratories, such as GlaxoSmithKline, UK Health Security Agency and Animal and Plant Health Agency.
About this course Our expert teaching staff and guest speakers will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the organisms, pathology, diagnostic techniques and control of infectious disease in existing and emerging pathogens. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of microbial pathogenesis. As a medical microbiology courses, there will be a large focus on host-pathogen interactions, control and treatment of microbial infections. You will explore emerging infectious diseases and global health concerns, alongside strategies for disease control and prevention. During your time at Kingston, the course will offer guidance and preparation for your future IBMS registration. An extended laboratory research project will enable you to pursue an area of interest in depth. Practising expert biomedical scientists are an integral part of the teaching team and ensure that the programme content reflects current practice. Academic staff at the University provide the opportunity for involvement in internationally-recognised research. In addition to the standard 12-month programme, we also offer the course as a two-year postgraduate programme with an integrated work placement component. This option is available for both international and full-time home/EU students of this course. For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity Example modules
  • Immunology and the Biology of Disease
  • Microbial Pathogenesis and Control of Infectious Disease
  • Taxonomy of microorganisms and diagnosis of infectious disease
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. Career opportunities Graduates have gone on to roles in a wide variety of biomedical science careers, such as in hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching and sales.

Modules

Modules include Immunology and the Biology of Disease, Microbial Pathogenesis and Control of Infectious Disease, Taxonomy of microorganisms and diagnosis of infectious disease, Research techniques and scientific communication and Research Project.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Biomedical Science, Institute of

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in biomedical science or a relevant discipline. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient understanding of immunology and medical microbiology. Applications are considered individually and candidates with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £10900 Year 1
Northern Ireland £10900 Year 1
Scotland £10900 Year 1
Wales £10900 Year 1
EU £18500 Year 1
International £18500 Year 1

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology (with Professional Placement) at Kingston University - UCAS