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University of Birmingham Dubai/Programmes/Microbiology and Infection MSc

Microbiology and Infection MSc

MScPostgraduateHealth Sciences
Part Time Available

Course Highlights

  • Gain hands-on laboratory experience in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Learn from the UK's largest grouping of microbiologists.
  • Ranked 59th globally for Life Sciences and Medicine (QS 2025/26).
  • Flexible study, with evening and weekend classes for working professionals.

What You'll Study

Taught through lectures, tutorials and supervised laboratory work delivered in the evenings and at weekends, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, practical work and a final project.

Compulsory modules

Six core taught modules (120 credits) across microbiology, host-pathogen interactions and antimicrobial resistance.

  • Core Concepts and Skills in Microbiology20 credits
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions20 credits
  • Medical Microbiology: Practice and Applications20 credits
  • Microbial Physiology and Virulence20 credits
  • Antimicrobials and Resistance20 credits
  • Omics of Pathogens20 credits

Research project

An individual laboratory research project (60 credits).

  • Research Project60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A 2:2 honours degree (or above) in Life or Medical Sciences, Physics or Chemistry.
English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the University's required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

Graduates progress into hospital and public-health laboratories, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, regulatory roles, and academic research leading to PhD study.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science (MSc)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

2:2 honours degree (sciences)

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

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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