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  2. Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) - MSc

Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) - MSc

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Keele University | Keele
Newcastle, North East England
Duration
1 year
Estimated Fee / Year
GBP $18,200
Degree Requirement
CGPA 3.0
Intake
Sep, Jan

About the Course

Field of Study (1)

Major / Specialisation

  • Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)

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Studying in Newcastle, North East England

Keele University known for its beautiful campus combines a strong academic foundation with a close-knit
Keele University known for its beautiful campus combines a strong academic foundation with a close-knit
Keele Hall remains a beautiful stately home surrounded by the hundreds of acres of woodland and gardens
Keele Hall remains a beautiful stately home surrounded by the hundreds of acres of woodland and gardens
Low Carbon Energy Generation Park is an innovative research to sustainability and renewable energy
Low Carbon Energy Generation Park is an innovative research to sustainability and renewable energy
Old Library built in the early 1960s originally a space dedicated to housing academic materials and offering study areas
Old Library built in the early 1960s originally a space dedicated to housing academic materials and offering study areas
Our extensive library located at the centre of campus and is accessible 24/7 throughout term time
Our extensive library located at the centre of campus and is accessible 24/7 throughout term time
Common Area is a prominent space, offering a relaxed environment where students can gather
Common Area is a prominent space, offering a relaxed environment where students can gather
Cherry Tree Walk serene pathway and usually bloom in the spring, creating a scenic and peaceful environment
Cherry Tree Walk serene pathway and usually bloom in the spring, creating a scenic and peaceful environment
Chapel serves as both a place of worship and a hub for community gatherings
Chapel serves as both a place of worship and a hub for community gatherings
Student's Union acts as the voice of students, advocating for their interests at the university level
Student's Union acts as the voice of students, advocating for their interests at the university level
On-Site Gym has over 50 stations including cardiovascular and resistance equipment with a midsection training area
On-Site Gym has over 50 stations including cardiovascular and resistance equipment with a midsection training area
3G Pitch is a state-of-the-art, all-weather synthetic turf field excellent playing surface for various sports
3G Pitch is a state-of-the-art, all-weather synthetic turf field excellent playing surface for various sports
Beach Volleyball Court is a unique and fun element to enjoy outdoor sports and activities in a relaxed, social setting
Beach Volleyball Court is a unique and fun element to enjoy outdoor sports and activities in a relaxed, social setting
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  • Location : Keele, Newcastle
  • Nearby : Keele University is perfectly located next to the lively town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and just minutes from the growing city of Stoke-on-Trent.
  • Getting here : Public transport via train (Stoke-on-Trent (5 miles / 8 km away), Crewe (12 miles / 19 km away)); via bus (From Stoke-on-Trent train station, 'First' buses operate No. 25 service. The bus stop is on your left when exiting the station, on the opposite side of the road (opposite the taxi rank))
  • Faculties : Home to 3 faculties, including Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Faculty of Natural Sciences
  • Keele University was established in 1949 as a response to the need for higher education in post-war Britain. Initially designed as a teacher training college, it evolved into a full university by the 1960s, embracing a unique model of interdisciplinary study and a commitment to student-centered learning. Its picturesque campus, set in a sprawling estate, reflects its mission to provide a holistic educational experience.

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

Degree
CGPA 3.0
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

English Language Requirement

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IELTS
6.5 (6.0)
Pearson (PTE)
62 (59)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
GBP $18,200*
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
September, January
Duration
1 year

Living Cost in Newcastle, North East England

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Living costs with rent

Below GBP $1,100 / month
Rent / month
GBP £300 - £700
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + GBP $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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Scholarships

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Postgraduate

Keele Postgraduate Global Scholarship

Fee Waiver Up to GBP 5,000

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Requirements

  • Enrolled international students who have achieved the following undergraduate awards in their undergraduate study will automatically be awarded the scholarship as a tuition fee discount:
    • 1st - GBP 5,000
    • 2:1 - GBP 4,000
    • 2:2 - GBP 3,000
  • You must be registered on, and attending, a taught postgraduate course that equates to at least one year's full-time study at postgraduate level and leads to a named award of at least Postgraduate Diploma level at Keele University. This means, for example, that students who attain, or are registered on, a Postgraduate Certificate course, will not receive an award. Students registered for a PhD or an MPhil are not eligible to receive an award.
  • Students who take the MA in Social Work, and are not in receipt of external funding, or receive partial tuition fee funding from the NHSBSA, may be eligible to receive the Postgraduate Global Scholarship on the proportion of the fee they pay as an individual. Social Work students in receipt of a fully funded place are not eligible to receive the Postgraduate Global Scholarship.
  • The Postgraduate Global Scholarship is generally a one-time award. The award will only be awarded once except for students studying MSc Nursing or MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics where the award may be given twice to cover both years of study in these two-year programmes.
  • Only self-funded international students are eligible, and you must be confirmed as an overseas student for fee paying purposes. The Scholarship is not open to students who are in receipt of funding from external bodies such as local government, charities or private organisations.
  • The Scholarship is for students who will be based at Keele University and start their studies in the academic year 2026/27. The award cannot be used for any other year of entry. 

Awards Details

Fee waiver details are as follows:

  • 1st - GBP 5,000
  • 2:1 - GBP 4,000
  • 2:2 - GBP 3,000

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University Intakes

Please note that these are general intakes for all undergraduate programmes. The application deadlines can vary by course or may close earlier once the programme quota has been filled.

January 2026 Intake
24 November
September 2026 Intake
2 August
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