Master of Science [M.Sc] (Clinical and Molecular Microbiology)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
£27,200/Yr
£27,200 /Yr
- Master of Science in Clinical and Molecular Microbiology at the University of Nottingham is a 1-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is also offered on a part-time basis for a duration of 24 months.
- The course has received full accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- Students undertake a 4-month research project in the laboratory within the faculty.
- The course aims to provide training in theoretical and practical aspects of medical microbiology with a focus on clinical methods for diagnosis and patient management, and molecular biological techniques in research and diagnostic labs.
- The core modules of the program are:
- Introduction to Medical Microbiology
- Core Research Methods: Transferable Research Skills.
- Human Pathogens
- Viral Pathogenesis and Infection
- Prevention and treatment of Infection
- All modules and module resources, such as lecture PowerPoints, podcasts, and supporting literature are uploaded and accessed through Moodle, the University’s online virtual learning environment.
- Students will be expected to work both independently and as part of a group.
- The teaching is recognized as of the highest standard by the Teaching Excellence Framework.
- The University of Nottingham for the School of Life Sciences was ranked 9th for research power in the unit of assessment according to Research Excellence Framework.
- The school has excellent research facilities to support students practical training in:
- qPCR and imaging
- FACS
- biochemistry and genomics
- tissue culture
- microbiology and molecular genetics techniques
- biofilm interface with biotic and abiotic surfaces.
- About 94.9% of postgraduates from the School of Life Sciences secured work or further study within six months of graduation.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | £27200 (GBP 27200) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room and Board | £6966 (GBP 6966) |
Total Cost | £6966 (GBP 6966) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | £34500 (GBP 34500) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, usually in a relevant subject area. This should be equivalent to at least a UK ‘Upper Second Class (2:1)’ or ‘Lower Second Class (2:2)’ degree.
- Students from Indian Universities should score 60% in Upper Second Class (2:1)’ or 55% in ‘Lower Second Class (2:2)’ degrees. These are the college minimum scores and particular departments may seek grades at a higher level.
- Applicant should hold a GPA of 3.0 (Upper Second Class) or 2.6 (Lower Second Class) out of 4.0 or hold a GPA of 6.0 (Upper Second Class) or 5.5 (Lower Second Class) out of 10.
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 90 in ibt
- IELTS: minimum 6.5
- PTE: minimum 71
Scores Required
Required Document List
The documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of Marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities for the students are:
- Research Assistant
- Quality Assurance Technologists
- Sales or Technical Representative
- Clinical and Veterinary Microbiologists
- Medical Technologists
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Research Associate
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 5,470/Yr$5,470 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeEasy-to-Apply | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student£ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Goa Education Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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