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Masters Degrees in Microbiology Worldwide

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Medical Microbiology and Immunology MSc, PhD

University of Alberta Canada

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Biomedical Science (Clinical Microbiology) MSc, PG Dip

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Microbiology MSc

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Microbiology PhD

Faculty of Science, Charles University Czech Republic (the)

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Biology PhD

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice Slovakia

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Microbiology MSci

University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

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Molecular Microbiology MRes, MSc

University of Bath United Kingdom

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Clinical Microbiology PG Dip, MSc

Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) United Kingdom

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Microbiology MSc

Teesside University United Kingdom

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Microbiology and Infection MSc

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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Food Microbiology MSc

University College Cork (UCC) Ireland

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Molecular Medical Microbiology MSc

University of East London (UEL) United Kingdom

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Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc MSc

Middlesex University United Kingdom

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Microbiology PhD

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Microbiology MPhil, PhD

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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Microbiology in Public Health (15 Months) MSc

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology MSc

University of Helsinki Finland

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Molecular Microbiology MSc

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Biomedical Sciences (Medical Microbiology) MSc

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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Study a Microbiology Masters abroad in 2025

Microbiology encompasses the study of microorganisms, such as algae, bacteria, fungi, moulds and viruses. There are several sub-disciplines within the field of microbiology, including bacteriology, virology and immunology, among others. As a microbiologist you could be responsible for the development of new medicines, tracking the emergence of new diseases, or studying the increase of antibiotic resistance.

Graduates of a masters degree in microbiology have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. These include biomedical scientist, food technologist, marine biologist, immunologist, pharmacologist and laboratory technician, as well as many others.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory sessions. Modules you study might include:

  • Evolution and Diversity
  • Plant Immunity
  • Genes, Genomes and Chromosomes
  • Global Epidemics
  • Omic Technologies

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