Study Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology) MSc – 2 years with professional placement at University of Bath in the UK,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Learn about the application of contemporary microbiology in health, food biosecurity and environmental sustainability to help address the world’s biggest challenges.Biosciences research has a huge impact on helping people live longer and healthier lives. With the World Economic Forum identifying healthcare as one of the top 10 Global Challenges for 2030, there is a growing demand for specialists in this field.This course provides you with a broad understanding of the molecular basis of biological systems, with a focus on microbes and their role in disease, developing new medicines, improving food biosecurity and environmental sustainability.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,075.00 (US$ 28,508) per year

Overseas: £34,550; Overseas placement fee: £9,600

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,075.00 (US$ 28,508) per year

Overseas: £34,550; Overseas placement fee: £9,600

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You should have a Bachelors honours degree or international equivalent, typically a high 2:2 or above.

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biosciences, medical, biomedical-based subject, such as biosciences, medical, veterinary, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmacy or pharmacology or technology.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.