Microbiology (MSc) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
You will be introduced to the wide variety of micro-organisms present in the world – in particular, bacteria, fungi and parasites – and will learn how to handle, examine and study the interrelationships of these micro-organisms with plants and animals.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Designed for people who want to learn about the nature of microbes – and how to work with them.
- Also suitable for microbiologists who want to update and expand their knowledge.
- Department awarded the highest grading for quality of teaching and learning in the latest Quality Assurance Agency assessment.
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Course structure
The programme consists of lectures and practicals, with a research project in the second year.
Topics include:
- bacterial pathogenicity
- antimicrobials
- medical bacteriology
- immune responses to disease
- medical mycology
- molecular microbiology
- statistics
- parasitology
- medicinal chemistry.
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Further study opportunities
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Biological Sciences.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in the NHS or wider health sector, including laboratory-based positions, or in public health settings.
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Further details
On successful completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of:
- bacterial biochemistry, physiology and taxonomy
- fungal biochemistry, physiology and taxonomy
- bacterial disease
- molecular biology relevant to the understanding of microbiological research and development
- implications of parasitology in human disease
- the use of statistical methods in analysing data
- key analytical techniques including, but not restricted to, electrophoresis, chromatography and spectroscopy
- aseptic technique.
In exceptional circumstances, you may transfer into the programme with credits obtained at another higher education institution. A firm policy on credit transfer is not possible as similar degree courses vary so widely in their composition and content. As a general rule, credits may be given if you have completed similar modules in other programmes.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
We recommend you apply as early as possible. Later applications may also be considered, subject to availability of places. - Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews