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Medical Microbiology (MSc)

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Year of entry: 2012

Degree awarded: MSc

Duration: MSc: 12/24 mths (FT/PT); PGDip: 9/24 mths (FT/PT)

Entry requirements:

An honours degree (minimum 2:1), or overseas equivalent, is required for direct entry to the programme.

Non-standard applicants for the programme will be considered on an individual basis, but may be required to enrol initially on the Diploma.

The programme is suitable for graduates in:

  • Microbiology
  • Virology
  • Medical laboratory sciences
  • Medicine
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Other biology degrees with an element of microbiology

Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2012, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • MSc (full-time)
    UK/EU students (per annum): £6,800
    International students (per annum): £17,800
  • MSc (part-time)
    UK/EU students (per annum): £3,400
    International students (per annum): £8,900
  • PGDip (part-time)
    UK/EU students (per annum): £2,350
    International students (per annum): £6,150

Scholarships/sponsorships: None available.

Number of places/applicants: 34 places are available for the September 2011 intake.

Contact email: medmicro@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 276 8841

How to apply: Apply online

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