Microbiology and Infection MSc
Course Highlights
- Gain hands-on laboratory experience
- Learn from expert researchers
- Join the UK’s largest grouping of microbiologists
- Flexible study options available
- Award-winning state-of-the-art campus. The perfect learning environment.
- 59th in the World for Life Sciences and Medicine QS World Rankings 2025/6
What You'll Study
Our MSc Microbiology and Infection degree combines a variety of learning and teaching methods including evening and weekend classes, designed to accommodate working professionals as well as those who choose to study full-time. Lecture Laboratory Projects Workshop Taught modules – a combination of lectures, workshops and laboratory teaching. Assessments – these will include essays, assessed laboratory notebooks, reports, and group work. Research project – leading research groups offer opportunities for innovative and challenging research projects This degree has varied assessment methods designed to ensure that your studies help you to develop essential skills that are transferrable to future employment. Formative assessments are incorporated into the course so that you feel well prepared for the summative ones Our timetable is designed to deliver teaching on one or two weekday evenings and on weekends (day varies per module). Example timetable (PDF 95Kb)
Modules
- LM Antimicrobials and Resistance20 credits
- LM Core Concepts and Skills in Microbiology20 credits
- LM Host-Pathogen Interactions20 credits
- LM Medical Microbiology (Practice and Applications)20 credits
- LM Microbial Physiology and Virulence20 credits
- LM Omics of Pathogens20 credits
- LM Research Project (M&I)60 credits
Entry Requirements
Careers
MSc Microbiology and Infection opens up a world of career opportunities. You will become an excellent candidate for health-related positions including hospital and public health laboratories, industry (biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other sectors) and regulatory or quality assurance functions in the public sector or industry. This MSc is also excellent preparation to work in an academic research setting, or studying for a PhD as the next step on a research-based career path. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 year
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Dubai
Study Pattern
Full time, Part time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 155,483/yr
Tuition for September 2026 entry: AED 155,483 per year. To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. Ask us a question If you have a question about our admissions process, including how to apply, your offer and how to track your application, please speak to our team. Speak to our admissions team Apply directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS); there is no application fee. A non-refundable AED 5,000 tuition deposit is payable on accepting an offer and is deducted from your fees. Decisions are usually issued within 10 working days.