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Studying microbiology abroad

A degree in microbiology offers international students the chance to explore the fascinating world of microorganisms while preparing for impactful careers in medicine, biotechnology, public health and environmental science through hands-on lab experience and globally relevant research.

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.

Undergraduate

Graduates of a 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 a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory sessions. Depending on your course, you may also have the option to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Food Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Pathology and Medicine
  • Animal Infectious Diseases
  • Haematology

Postgraduate

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

All microbiology courses

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Medical Microbiology and Immunology PhD

University of Alberta Canada

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Microbiology MSc

University of Kent United Kingdom

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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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Life Science BSc

Umeå University Sweden

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Microbiology MSc

Radboud University Netherlands

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Microbiology BSc (Hons)

Aberystwyth University United Kingdom

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PhD Microbiology PhD

University of Essex United Kingdom

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Microbiology MSci

Queen's University Belfast United Kingdom

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Clinical Microbiology PG Dip, MSc

Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) United Kingdom

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Microbiology BSc (Hons)

University of Glasgow United Kingdom

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Microbiology MSc

Birkbeck, University of London United Kingdom

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Microbiology (C500) BSc (Hons)

University of Liverpool United Kingdom

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Microbiology MSc

Teesside University United Kingdom

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Microbiology BSc (Hons)

University of Chester United Kingdom

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