MSc Microbiology and Infection

Tuition is £32,580 (full-time) / £16,290 (part-time); applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jul 1, 2027.

The Master in Microbiology and Infection MSc is a 1-year program at the University of Birmingham, England, designed for students with a Bachelor's degree. It helps students develop key skills in molecular and cellular microbiology, with a focus on medical microbiology and host-microbe interactions.

The curriculum includes core concepts and skills in microbiology, medical microbiology, host-microbe interactions, antimicrobials and resistance, microbial physiology, and omics of microbes. Students also gain hands-on experience in laboratory settings, including screening antibiotics and working with state-of-the-art high-throughput screening facilities.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Clinical Microbiologists, Research Scientists, Public Health Specialists, Infection Control Specialists, or Biomedical Scientists, working in hospitals, research institutions, or pharmaceutical companies.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.