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MSc Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology) – learn about the application of contemporary microbiology to help address the world’s biggest challenges.

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University of Bath – Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology) MSc – 1 year

University of Bath – Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology) MSc with professional placement – 2 years

Study our MSc Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology) to learn about the application of contemporary microbiology in health, food biosecurity and environmental sustainability to help address the world’s biggest challenges.

Biosciences research has a huge impact on helping people live longer and healthier lives. With the World Economic Forum identifying healthcare as one of the top 10 Global Challenges for 2030, there is a growing demand for specialists in this field.

This course provides you with a broad understanding of the molecular basis of biological systems, with a focus on microbes and their role in disease, developing new medicines, improving food biosecurity and environmental sustainability.

Course highlights

  • Study at a Top 10 University, on a course designed in consultation with clinical and industrial partners to give you the skills employers are looking for.
  • Develop extensive knowledge in your specialist area of microbiology, as well as a broad understanding of molecular biosciences.
  • Gain extensive research experience by carrying out two separate research projects.
  • Work in dedicated postgraduate labs to give you the laboratory exposure and specialist skills required by industry.
  • Work with leading researchers from both the Department of Life Sciences and Milner Centre for Evolution.
  • Further strengthen your employability with a project addressing the challenges of global environment sustainability, applying skills related to either entrepreneurship, teaching, media and communication, or public engagement.
  • Get support from your dedicated Personal Tutor who you can go to for academic and non-academic support.

We offer a range of Molecular Biosciences courses at Bath. Visit our website to discover more and find out which course is right for you.

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Study Details

MSc 1 year full-time

MSc 2 year full-time with professional placement

Career Opportunities

You’ll graduate with the specialist knowledge and sought-after skills for a career in further research, such as a PhD, or roles in academic, clinical, industrial or commercial sectors anywhere in the world.

Recent examples of graduate roles include healthcare scientist, analyst, production technician and agricultural engineer.

Entry requirements

You should have a first or strong second-class bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent.

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biosciences, medical, biomedical-based subject, such as biosciences, medical, veterinary, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmacy or pharmacology or technology.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

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UK and International students

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