Medical Microbiology MSc - 2019/0
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Medical Microbiology
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Medical Microbiology |
| PGCert | Medical Microbiology |
Professional recognition
Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Part-time | PCG61001 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Biosciences and Medicine
Programme Leader
BESTE Dany (Biosc & Med)
Date of production/revision of spec
23/11/2021
Educational aims of the programme
- This part-time two year programme is intended primarily for those who are already working in the field of Medical Microbiology who aspire to become leaders in their profession.
- The programme has been designed to increase your scientific understanding of medical microbiology and develop your critical and analytical skills so that you may identify problems, formulate hypotheses, design experiments, acquire and interpret data, and draw conclusions
- It will allow you to study theoretical aspects of medical microbiology encompassing the biological and pathogenic properties of microbes, their role in health and disease, the reactions of the host to infection, and the scientific basis for the detection, control and anti-microbial treatment of infectious disease.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Medical Microbiology and its underlying scientific basis | K | PGDip, MSc | ILO1 |
| Analytical skills to allow interpretation of data and formulation of conclusions | K | PGDip, MSc | ILO2 |
| Managerial and research skills required for further professional development as scientists | K | PGDip, MSc | ILO3 |
| Appraise scientific literature | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | ILO4 |
| Critically analyse new developments in technology | C | PGDip, MSc | ILO5 |
| Formulate hypothesis | C | PGDip, MSc | ILO6 |
| Critically analyse experimental data | C | PGDip, MSc | ILO7 |
| Design experiments | C | PGDip, MSc | ILO8 |
| Analyse numerical data using appropriate statistical packages and computer packages | P | PGCert | ILO9 |
| Articulate experimental data effectively through oral and written work | P | PGDip, MSc | ILO10 |
| Apply key Medical Microbiology laboratory skills to academic research | P | MSc | ILO11 |
| Compose an original experiment independently | P | MSc | ILO12 |
| Critically analyse literature and data | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | ILO13 |
| Solve problems | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | ILO14 |
| Evaluate and exploit new technology | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | ILO15 |
| Reason effectively | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | ILO16 |
| Time management whilst working independently and as a team member | T | PGDip, MSc | ILO17 |
| Interrogate data using statistical and numerical skills | T | PGDip, MSc | ILO18 |
| Prepare high quality assignments using Information Technology including specialist packages | T | PGDip, MSc | ILO19 |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over two academic years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMIM015 | VIRAL INFECTIONS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MMIM016 | MANAGEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MMIM017 | EPIDEMIOLOGY, DISEASE CONTROL AND PUBLIC HEALTH | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MMIM018 | MICROBIAL GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (INCLUDING PRACTICAL WEEKS) | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Modules MMIM015, MMIM016, MMIM017 and MMIM018” OR MMIM021, MMIM031, MMIM023, MMIM024
Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMIM021 | BACTERIAL, PROTOZOAL AND FUNGAL PATHOGENS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MMIM023 | INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MMIM024 | PATHOGENESIS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MMIM031 | ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MMIM013 | RESEARCH PROJECT - PT | Compulsory | 60 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Modules MMIM021, MMIM031, MMIM023, MMIM024” OR MMIM015, MMIM016, MMIM017 and MMIM018
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
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