Course Overview

The MSc Medical Microbiology at Leeds Beckett University focuses on microorganisms responsible for human disease and modern approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Students study bacteriology, virology, mycology, immunology, antimicrobial resistance, molecular diagnostics, infection control, and laboratory research methods.

Practical laboratory training develops expertise in pathogen identification and clinical microbiological techniques. The programme prepares graduates for careers in clinical microbiology laboratories, public health, infectious disease research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare organisations.