MSc Microbiology and Infection (Dubai)

Duration
12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Postgraduate
Fees

138,456 AED (full time)
69,228 AED (part time)

Scholarships available for all students up to 40%

Subject to Ministry of Education Accreditation

The course is set within the context of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham, the largest grouping of microbiologists in the UK, which brings together experts in areas of microbiology from fundamental science of model organisms to translational research on key pathogens of medical and veterinary importance. Students will gain specialist knowledge and insight in key aspects of bacterial infection. The programme also covers the latest research on microbiomes, mycology, antimicrobials and bacterial envelopes, much of which comes from staff members’ own research.

The course will enable you to develop basic abilities and skills on which to build professional capability in a healthcare or related microbiology or biomedical research setting. It will provide you with a foundation in the fundamental molecular microbiology that underlies understanding of infectious disease in healthcare, diagnosis and treatment.

Hands-on laboratory experience will allow you to develop your experimental skills and give you experience of handling a range of microorganisms. You will have the opportunity to carry out a research project.

The course provides a foundation in the fundamental molecular microbiology that underlies the ongoing and increasing challenge of bacterial infectious disease in healthcare, diagnosis and treatment. The course will equip you to progress to employment in biomedical science, or to embark on a postgraduate research degree in a related field. 

The course is set within the context of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham which brings together experts in areas of microbiology from fundamental science of model organisms to translational research on key pathogens of medical and veterinary importance.

Continuing developments in infection including increasing resistance of pathogens to antibiotics and the emergence of ‘superbugs’ such as Clostridium difficile and E. coli O157, and the increasing problem of tuberculosis as a worldwide killer disease, emphasise the need for experts in this field now and into the future.

Please note, this programme is currently subject to full CAA accreditation.

Modules

  • Core Concepts and Skills in Microbiology
  • Medical Microbiology (Practice and Applications)
  • Antimicrobials and Resistance
  • Host-Microbe Interactions
  • Microbial Physiology and Virulence
  • Omics of Pathogens
  • Research Project

Fees

138,456 AED (full time)
69,228 AED (part time)

Scholarships available for all students up to 40%

How To Apply

Our Standard Requirements

A BSc Honours degree (2.1 or above) in the life or medical sciences, physics or chemistry. Prior experience in laboratory-based research, for instance through an undergraduate research project or internship, is preferred.

International Requirements


The taught modules will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops and laboratory teaching. The Institute of Microbiology and Infection infrastructure provides high level capabilities for laboratory teaching at module level, while leading research groups offer opportunities for innovative and challenging research project opportunities.

Assessment Methods

In-course assessments are varied in format, to include written assignments such as essays, assessed laboratory notebooks and reports, and group work. Some modules also include class tests or end-of-module examinations. Formative assessments are incorporated into the course so that you feel well prepared for the summative ones.

The project will be assessed by a combination of a substantial written report, assessment of your performance in the laboratory and an oral presentation at the end of the project.

The course will give you a thorough grounding in this important and topical area of biomedical science, enabling your entry into employment in health-related positions including hospital and public health laboratories, industry (biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other sectors) and regulatory or quality assurance functions in the public sector or industry. It will also prepare you to work in an academic research setting, or studying for a PhD as the next step on a research-based career path.