MSc Microbiology with a Placement Year

University of East Anglia · Norwich, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

The MSc Microbiology with a Placement Year programme at University of East Anglia (Faculty of Science) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 2 years (4 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Microbiology covers medical microbiology, environmental microbiology, microbial genetics, and industrial fermentation. Students study bacteria, viruses, and fungi using advanced culturing and molecular methods. Graduates work in clinical diagnostic labs, pharmaceutical biotech, and food safety testing.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £25,700/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £25,700/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 January 2027
Intake: January Intake

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration2 years
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyFaculty of Science

Official university

University of East Anglia

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£51,400	—	needs the fee

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