MSc Medical Microbiology

Year of entry: 2025

Course unit details:
Microbiology Research

Course unit fact file
Unit code MEDN68680
Credit rating 60
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Semester 2
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

This is a flexible course unit that facilitates learning of the principels of research skills, combined with conducting and reporting of empirical research in a format that suits a student's career pathway.

Option 1
Laboratory-based empirical research (60 credits)

Option 2
Non-laboratory research project in one of the following formats (60 credits):

  • Empirical study
  • Analysis of existing data
  • Qualitative study
  • Systematic review
  • Extended literature review

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title Unit code Requirement type Description
Understanding Infection MEDN68621 Pre-Requisite Compulsory
Molecular Diagnostics MEDN68631 Pre-Requisite Compulsory
Global Health and Epidemiology MEDN68642 Pre-Requisite Compulsory
Clinical Microbiology MEDN68662 Pre-Requisite Compulsory
Practical Microbiology MEDN68511 Pre-Requisite Compulsory
Vaccinations, Antimicrobials and Resistance MEDN68652 Pre-Requisite Compulsory

Aims

The unit aims to:

  • provide students with a unique experience of designing, conducting and reporting an independent, orginal research project
  • develop the student's ability to critically appraise published research, formulate and work with a relevant research question, understand and apply appropriate research and data-analysis methodologies
  • refine scientific writing and presentation skills

Assessment methods

Mulitple formats: dissertation, written assignment or report

Feedback methods

Feedback on assignments will be given in accordance with Unviersity guidelines

Study hours

Independent study hours
Independent study 600

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Jenny Herbert Unit coordinator
Stavros Panagiotou Unit coordinator

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