Microbiology in Public Health

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Months of entry

February, October

Course content

Outbreaks of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, Zika and Ebola, alongside increased concerns regarding antibiotic resistance, highlight the need for professionals who fully understand the role of micro-organisms in public health. This course focuses on the science of micro-organisms and the range of strategies employed for public health protection, including epidemiology, public health intelligence, vaccination, antimicrobial chemotherapy, diagnostic microbiology and outbreak investigation. It will take you beyond studying micro-organisms as causes of infection, their detection and control, to how epidemiology and intelligence can inform public health protection.

Key features

• Gain practical experience in laboratory techniques and data analysis and be encouraged to think about their wider significance
• Focus on applications including diagnosis, epidemiology and control of infectious disease

Career opportunities

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills for a range of careers related to microbiology in public health including: diagnostic and reference laboratories in public and private sectors; and management and policy-related roles in local and national government agencies.

Areas of study may include:

• Epidemiology and public health
• Micro-organisms in health and disease
• Molecular and diagnostic microbiology

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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