MSc Microbiology in Public Health

In 2019 WHO listed high-threat pathogens influenza pandemic antimicrobial resistance and vaccine hesitancy among the ten top threats to global health. In 2020 the world suffered the profound effects of the novel SARS-CoV2 virus. There has never been a more compelling time to become a skilled professional in microbiology.

These global threats highlight the need for highly trained professionals who fully understand the role of micro-organisms in public health. This Master’s course focuses on the science of micro-organisms and the range of strategies employed for public health protection including epidemiology; public health intelligence; vaccination; antimicrobial chemotherapy; diagnostic microbiology; and outbreak investigation.

Why choose this course?

• Study microorganisms that impact on health and disease focusing on diagnosis epidemiology and control of infectious disease
• Explore how developments in molecular biology have altered diagnosis of infectious disease and impacted on outbreak investigation and management
• Learn about current practice and new developments in vaccines and antimicrobial chemotherapy
• Consider the challenges faced by efforts to eradicate specific infectious disease
• Gain practical experience in planning conducting and evaluating library- and laboratory-based scientific research
• Explore how public health policy and practice impacts on our wellbeing and safety
• Undertake a challenging microbiology research project or public health dissertation enabling you to consider a particular topic in detail.