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Masters Degrees in Microbiology Worldwide

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Microbiology PhD

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Medical Microbiology and Immunology MSc, PhD

University of Alberta Canada

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Microbiology PhD

Faculty of Science, Charles University Czech Republic (the)

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Biomedical Science (Clinical Microbiology) MSc, PG Dip

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Biology PhD

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice Slovakia

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Medical Microbiology MSci

University of Aberdeen United Kingdom

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Molecular Microbiology MSc

University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

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Clinical Microbiology PG Dip, MSc

Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) United Kingdom

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Microbiology MSc

Teesside University United Kingdom

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Molecular Microbiology MRes

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Microbiology in Public Health (15 Months) MSc

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology MSc

Kingston University London United Kingdom

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Microbiology MPhil, PhD

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology MSc

University of Helsinki Finland

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Microbiology (Medical Sciences) MPhil, PhD, MD

Newcastle University United Kingdom

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Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc MSc

Middlesex University United Kingdom

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Microbiology PhD

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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PhD Microbiology PhD

University of Essex United Kingdom

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Study a Microbiology Masters abroad in 2024

Microbiology encompasses the study of microorganisms, such as algae, bacteria, fungi, moulds and viruses. There are several sub-disciplines within the field of microbiology, including bacteriology, virology and immunology, among others. As a microbiologist you could be responsible for the development of new medicines, tracking the emergence of new diseases, or studying the increase of antibiotic resistance.

Graduates of a masters degree in microbiology have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. These include biomedical scientist, food technologist, marine biologist, immunologist, pharmacologist and laboratory technician, as well as many others.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory sessions. Modules you study might include:

  • Evolution and Diversity
  • Plant Immunity
  • Genes, Genomes and Chromosomes
  • Global Epidemics
  • Omic Technologies

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