Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology (with Professional Placement)

Reasons to choose Kingston

- This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.

- It offers an in-depth understanding of both global and public health implications of microbial disease.

- The University has extensive links with leading healthcare and research laboratories, such as GlaxoSmithKline, UK Health Security Agency and Animal and Plant Health Agency.

About this course

Our expert teaching staff and guest speakers will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the organisms, pathology, diagnostic techniques and control of infectious disease in existing and emerging pathogens.

This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of microbial pathogenesis. As a medical microbiology courses, there will be a large focus on host-pathogen interactions, control and treatment of microbial infections. You will explore emerging infectious diseases and global health concerns, alongside strategies for disease control and prevention.

During your time at Kingston, the course will offer guidance and preparation for your future IBMS registration. An extended laboratory research project will enable you to pursue an area of interest in depth.

Practising expert biomedical scientists are an integral part of the teaching team and ensure that the programme content reflects current practice. Academic staff at the University provide the opportunity for involvement in internationally-recognised research.

In addition to the standard 12-month programme, we also offer the course as a two-year postgraduate programme with an integrated work placement component. This option is available for both international and full-time home/EU students of this course.

For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.

Example modules

- Immunology and the Biology of Disease

- Microbial Pathogenesis and Control of Infectious Disease

- Taxonomy of microorganisms and diagnosis of infectious disease

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Career opportunities

Graduates have gone on to roles in a wide variety of biomedical science careers, such as in hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching and sales.