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Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc

Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc

Middlesex University

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Location

United Kingdom

Qualification

Post Graduate(PG)

Fees

£16,800 (INT)

Duration

1 year full-time

Next intake

Fall and Spring

Entry score

IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

In this course, you will explore a comprehensive range of infectious agents, including:

  • Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Viruses, and Prions: Learn how these pathogens replicate, transmit, and how to identify and classify them. 🦠🦠🦠
  • Public Health: Understand the strategies for controlling, treating, preventing, and eradicating human infectious diseases. 🌍🩺
  • Human Immune System: Study how the immune system responds to infections, and the role of immunization in disease prevention. 🧬💉
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections: Focus on infections that occur within healthcare settings and strategies to manage them. 🏥🔍
  • Ethical and Legal Issues: Explore ethical and legal considerations in research, including assisted reproduction, genetics, and the use of human or animal subjects. ⚖️🧬

This course offers a detailed examination of infectious diseases and their management, preparing you for roles in public health, research, and clinical practice.

By completing this course, you will:

  • Practical Laboratory Skills: Gain hands-on experience in microbiology, cell culture, and use of advanced equipment such as MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers and flow cytometers. 🧫🔬
  • Molecular Biology Techniques: Develop proficiency in DNA sequencing, real-time PCR, electrophoresis, and HPLC in a well-equipped molecular biology lab. 🧬📊
  • Experimental Design and Analysis: Learn to design and conduct experiments, perform statistical analyses, and apply techniques for analyzing samples and molecules. 🧪📈
  • Laboratory Management: Acquire skills in managing laboratory operations, including staff management, business planning, budgeting, safety regulations, and quality control. 🗂️🛡️
  • Career Preparation: Equip yourself for roles such as lab manager or supervisor in hospitals, universities, and diagnostic laboratories in both public and private sectors. 🏥🎓

This course prepares you with the expertise and skills needed for advanced roles in biomedical science and laboratory management. 🌟🔍

This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the professional body for biomedical scientists in the UK. Here’s what this means for you:

  • Standards and Registration: The IBMS sets practice standards to ensure patient safety and assesses qualifications for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). 🌟📋
  • Current and Relevant: Accreditation guarantees that the course is aligned with the latest research, developments, and professional standards in biomedical science. 🔬📚
  • Required Proficiencies: The course meets the standards of proficiency (SoPs) necessary for HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist. ✅
  • Chartered Scientist Status: Graduates with a master’s degree or equivalent may be eligible for Chartered Scientist status, a prestigious mark of excellence in science. 🏆

For more details on the IBMS and membership benefits, visit the IBMS website. 🌐

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