Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology

**Reasons to choose Kingston**<br/><br/><br/>- This course is relevant to both professional biomedical and research careers. It offers an in-depth understanding of disease processes and diagnostic techniques.<br/><br/><br/>- The University has extensive links with leading healthcare and research laboratories, such as GlaxoSmithKline, the Institute of Cancer Research and local hospitals.<br/><br/><br/>- Flexible timetables and part time options can help you fit your studies around other commitments. <br/><br/><br/>**About this course**<br/><br/>You can tailor this course to your interests by choosing one of two pathways – haematology or medical microbiology. An extended research project will also enable you to pursue an area of interest in depth. It can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion. Projects may be carried out within one of our research groups or as part of an industrial placement. <br/><br/>**Example modules**<br/><br/><br/>- Research Techniques and Scientific Communication<br/><br/><br/>- Immunology and the Biology of Disease<br/><br/><br/>- Haematological Malignancy<br/><br/><br/>- Microbial Pathogenesis and Control of Infectious Disease<br/><br/><br/>For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.<br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/><br/>Graduates have gone on to roles in a wide variety of biomedical science careers, such as in hospital and commercial laboratories, research, teaching and sales.