Nottingham Trent University
Molecular Microbiology MSc
Nottingham Trent University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Jan 1, 2025 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Jan 1, 2025 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Jan 1, 2025 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h Clifton Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21455 £18360 £22141
25-75 percentile range £17911 - £25024 £13492 - £22848 £16777 - £27979
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

This course aims to provide students with a strong grounding in microbial genetics and molecular biology, through the exploration of microbial structure, physiology, and behaviour at the molecular level.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)

Visit our website for more information on our scholarships and bursaries. https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/postgraduate/fees-and-funding
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Molecular Microbiology, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A UK honours degree (minimum 2.1) or higher qualification in a biological subject, plus laboratory experience gained through employment or an undergraduate research project.

Appropriate experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
31595
postgraduates:
5235
Total:
36830
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Microbiology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Clifton Campus
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