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MPhil / MD / PhD Medical Microbiology

PhD / Doctoral.
University of Liverpool

170

in world overall ranking*

23

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Medical and Veterinary Microbiology is an intricate field that delves into the myriad of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, that are the culprits behind infections in humans and animals. It encompasses a thorough investigation into the pathogenic mechanisms these agents employ to cause disease, the development of diagnostic methods to identify them, and the study of their spread and patterns within populations. Moreover, a significant aspect of this course is understanding the challenge of antimicrobial resistance, which has become a critical concern in the treatment and management of infectious diseases across both human and veterinary medicine.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as biotechnologist, research assistant, bioinformatician, academic, food technician, microbiologist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, ScienceDirect Publication, Novartis, Roche, and etc.

Duration

1 year - 4 years

Living Costs in Liverpool**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
£ 10 - 14

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
£ 566 - 749

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
£ 417 - 551

Transportation
(Daily)
£ 3 - 5

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
£ 145 - 191

Average Salary***


*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

Tuition fees per year

£ 19,850

Information

Duration

4 years

Upcoming Intakes

Sep 2020

Hotline

+60 3 5634 3767

Email

unitedkingdom@augstudy.com

Scholarships

Aviva Scholarship

20% of tuition fees

Postgraduate Progression Award - International Students

Up to £2,500

University of Liverpool First Class Scholarship

£1,000

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