MSc Microbiology in Public Health (15 month)
Program Description
These global threats highlight the need for highly trained professionals who fully understand the role of micro-organisms in public health. This Master’s course focuses on the science of micro-organisms and the range of strategies employed for public health protection including epidemiology; public health intelligence; vaccination; antimicrobial chemotherapy; diagnostic microbiology; and outbreak investigation.
- Study microorganisms that impact on health and disease, focusing on diagnosis, epidemiology and control of infectious disease
- Explore how developments in molecular biology have altered diagnosis of infectious disease, and impacted on outbreak investigation and management
- Learn about current practice and new developments in vaccines and antimicrobial chemotherapy
- Consider the challenges faced by efforts to eradicate specific infectious disease
- Gain practical experience in planning, conducting and evaluating library- and laboratory-based scientific research
- Explore how public health policy and practice impacts on our wellbeing and safety
- Undertake a challenging microbiology research project or public health dissertation, enabling you to consider a particular topic in detail
- Benefit from a course that prepares you for a career in pharmaceutical or biotechnological industries; the health sector including the NHS and public health; and academic research
Admission Requirements
Indian & Arab Students:-Bachelor's degree (55% or more in an appropriate subject from a recognised university.
IELTS Requirements
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Overall |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
6 |
Remarks:
Indian Students IELTS Waiver: -
- At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School.
- Punjab and Haryana Boards will not get IELTS waive off.