MRes Molecular Microbiology

Program Overview

The MRes Molecular Microbiology program at Sheffield Hallam University is a one-year, full-time program designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in the fundamental principles of microbiology. It focuses on the role of microorganisms in disease, the immune system, and industry. The program includes applied learning through an extended research project in professional labs, preparing graduates for careers in research, industry, and academia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MRes Molecular Microbiology program is a full-time, one-year program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in microbiology.

• To develop advanced laboratory skills in experimental design, technique utilization, and result interpretation.
• To prepare students for careers in academic research, industrial biotechnology, health biotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry, food and beverage industries, and for pursuing a PhD.
• To bridge the gap between basic laboratory medical research and clinical and commercial applications.

Assessment:

• Applied Laboratory Practice: Coursework (100%)
• Extended Research Project: Coursework (100%)
• Fundamentals of Microbial Biotechnology: Coursework (50%), Exam (50%)
• Fundamentals of Molecular Microbiology: Coursework (40%), Exam (60%)
• Microbial Pathogenesis: Coursework (100%)

Teaching:

• Learning Activities: Lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, laboratory classes, and an extended research project.
• Faculty: Sarah Forbes, Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, specializing in antimicrobial chemotherapy and microbial ecology.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes applied learning through an extended research project conducted in professional laboratories within the Biomolecular Research Centre.
Students work within real research groups, fully supported by academic supervisors.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Academic research, industrial biotechnology sector, health biotechnology sector, pharmaceutical industry, food and beverage industries.
• Opportunities: The program prepares students for a variety of roles in research, development, and production within the microbiology field.
• Facilities: Industry-standard instrumentation and a state-of-the-art microbiology suite in the Biomolecular Research Centre.
• Additional Costs: Estimated costs associated with the main activities on the course are available in a PDF document.
• Department: Biosciences and Chemistry.
• Department Tour: A virtual tour of the biosciences and chemistry facilities is available on the department page.
• Library: Adsetts Library, located on City Campus, is open 24 hours a day, every day.
• Employment: 95% of UK graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes Survey).