Microbiology in Public Health

Basic Information

Course ID
809f3ab8-2509-4588-aeab-6826ebcd3efe
Option ID
e2e2426c-b893-4b6a-9693-f96dfcdd3e43
Provider
University of Bedfordshire
Type
postgraduate
Academic Year
2026
Source
ucas
Created
2/25/2026, 7:00:16 PM
Updated
3/28/2026, 10:22:53 AM

Other Options for this Course

Option ID Added
a10696fc-e6b1-4619-94a3-15d9579e281e 2/25/2026 View

Listing Data (Raw)

{
  "id": "e2e2426c-b893-4b6a-9693-f96dfcdd3e43",
  "duration": {
    "quantity": 15,
    "durationType": {
      "id": "3",
      "caption": "Months",
      "mappedCaption": null
    }
  },
  "features": {
    "accelerated": false
  },
  "location": {
    "id": "1f2ab372-4b75-c0a1-9b36-95e0cb6cde7f",
    "url": null,
    "name": "Luton Campus",
    "ukprn": null,
    "address": {
      "line1": "Park Square",
      "line2": "",
      "line3": "",
      "line4": "Luton",
      "region": {
        "id": "27",
        "caption": "South East England",
        "mappedCaption": "South East England"
      },
      "country": {
        "id": "101",
        "caption": "England",
        "mappedCaption": "England"
      },
      "latitude": 51.8782501399,
      "postcode": "LU1 3JU",
      "longitude": -0.4115387136
    },
    "isDefault": false,
    "geoLocation": {
      "latitude": 51.8782501399,
      "longitude": -0.4115387136
    },
    "tefCodeType": null,
    "locationCode": "D",
    "googleMapsUrl": null,
    "googleMapsParams": null,
    "locationCategory": null,
    "geoLocationString": "51.8782501399,-0.4115387136"
  },
  "startDate": {
    "date": "02/2027",
    "nonSpecific": false
  },
  "studyMode": {
    "id": "3",
    "caption": "Full-time",
    "mappedCaption": "Full-time",
    "excludedSchemesForApplication": []
  },
  "durationRange": null,
  "outcomeQualification": {
    "caption": "MSc"
  },
  "academicEntryRequirements": null
}

Detail API Response (Raw)

{
  "course": {
    "id": "809f3ab8-2509-4588-aeab-6826ebcd3efe",
    "cpdFlag": false,
    "options": [
      {
        "id": "a10696fc-e6b1-4619-94a3-15d9579e281e",
        "status": {
          "published": true,
          "availableForApplication": true,
          "applicationStatusSummary": "Please speak to the provider to make an application",
          "acceptingApplicationsMessage": null,
          "notAcceptingApplicationsMessage": null
        },
        "cycleId": null,
        "modules": "Areas of study include:\n- Control of Infectious Disease\n- Dissertation\n- Epidemiology in Public Health\n- Microbiology & Public Health Research Methods\n- Microbiology Research Project\n- Microorganisms in Health and Disease\n- Molecular and Diagnostic Microbiology\n- Principles, Policies and Issues in Public Health\n- Public Health Protection\n\nEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.",
        "deadline": null,
        "duration": {
          "quantity": 1,
          "durationType": {
            "id": "4",
            "caption": "Years",
            "mappedCaption": null
          }
        },
        "features": {
          "accelerated": false
        },
        "location": {
          "id": "1f2ab372-4b75-c0a1-9b36-95e0cb6cde7f",
          "url": null,
          "name": "Luton Campus",
          "ukprn": null,
          "address": {
            "line1": "Park Square",
            "line2": "",
            "line3": "",
            "line4": "Luton",
            "region": {
              "id": "27",
              "caption": "South East England",
              "mappedCaption": "South East England"
            },
            "country": {
              "id": "101",
              "caption": "England",
              "mappedCaption": "England"
            },
            "latitude": 51.8782501399,
            "postcode": "LU1 3JU",
            "longitude": -0.4115387136
          },
          "isDefault": false,
          "geoLocation": {
            "latitude": 51.8782501399,
            "longitude": -0.4115387136
          },
          "tefCodeType": null,
          "locationCode": "D",
          "googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?zoom=10&size=2048x600&scale=2&markers=size:tiny%7Ccolor:red%7C51.8782501399,-0.4115387136&key=AIzaSyDAC7vZWEFNPF6GFUZvXfO5PRDxdEC0Gc0&signature=SFwbnuOqBRygCL5M1IWtKFO_eyE=",
          "googleMapsParams": "51.8782501399,-0.4115387136",
          "locationCategory": null,
          "geoLocationString": "51.8782501399,-0.4115387136"
        },
        "startDate": {
          "date": "10/2026",
          "nonSpecific": false
        },
        "studyMode": {
          "id": "3",
          "caption": "Full-time",
          "mappedCaption": "Full-time",
          "excludedSchemesForApplication": []
        },
        "applyCycle": "2026",
        "courseFees": [],
        "courseType": null,
        "entryPoints": [],
        "durationRange": {
          "max": null,
          "min": null
        },
        "admissionTests": [],
        "subjectOptions": [],
        "useDefaultFees": false,
        "providerApplyUrl": "https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/how-to-apply-for-your-course/applicationform/",
        "assessmentMethods": "",
        "entryRequirements": "A good honours degree (lower second class or higher) in a relevant life science or health-related subject.",
        "internalReference": null,
        "providerCourseUrl": "https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/courses/postgraduate/next-year/microbiology-in-public-health2",
        "professionalBodies": [],
        "qualificationLevel": {
          "id": "RQF_7",
          "caption": "RQF Level 7",
          "mappedCaption": null
        },
        "subjectToValidation": false,
        "outcomeQualification": {
          "id": "158",
          "caption": "MSc",
          "mappedCaption": "Masters degrees"
        },
        "deferredEntryDisallowed": false,
        "additionalFeeInformation": "For information on the 2026 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/",
        "academicEntryRequirements": null,
        "additionalEntryRequirements": [],
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirements": [],
        "minimumAcademicEntryRequirements": null,
        "subsequentYearsEntryRequirements": null,
        "amsApplicationConfigurationOptions": {
          "useAscii": false,
          "hasNoVacancies": "False",
          "customQuestions": [],
          "vacancyStatuses": [
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eu",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eu"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "wales",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "wales"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eng",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eng"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "int",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "int"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "scot",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "scot"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "ni",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "ni"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "roi",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "roi"
            }
          ],
          "hasRestrictedVacancies": "False",
          "hasRestrictedEligibility": false,
          "restrictedEligibilityUrl": null,
          "restrictedEligibilityInfo": null,
          "useEnhancedCriminalConvictionCheck": false,
          "notAcceptingInternationalApplications": "False"
        },
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirementInformation": null
      },
      {
        "id": "e2e2426c-b893-4b6a-9693-f96dfcdd3e43",
        "status": {
          "published": true,
          "availableForApplication": true,
          "applicationStatusSummary": "Please speak to the provider to make an application",
          "acceptingApplicationsMessage": null,
          "notAcceptingApplicationsMessage": null
        },
        "cycleId": null,
        "modules": "Areas of study include:\n- Control of Infectious Disease\n- Dissertation\n- Epidemiology in Public Health\n- Microbiology & Public Health Research Methods\n- Microbiology Research Project\n- Microorganisms in Health and Disease\n- Molecular and Diagnostic Microbiology\n- Principles, Policies and Issues in Public Health\n- Public Health Protection\n\nEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.",
        "deadline": null,
        "duration": {
          "quantity": 15,
          "durationType": {
            "id": "3",
            "caption": "Months",
            "mappedCaption": null
          }
        },
        "features": {
          "accelerated": false
        },
        "location": {
          "id": "1f2ab372-4b75-c0a1-9b36-95e0cb6cde7f",
          "url": null,
          "name": "Luton Campus",
          "ukprn": null,
          "address": {
            "line1": "Park Square",
            "line2": "",
            "line3": "",
            "line4": "Luton",
            "region": {
              "id": "27",
              "caption": "South East England",
              "mappedCaption": "South East England"
            },
            "country": {
              "id": "101",
              "caption": "England",
              "mappedCaption": "England"
            },
            "latitude": 51.8782501399,
            "postcode": "LU1 3JU",
            "longitude": -0.4115387136
          },
          "isDefault": false,
          "geoLocation": {
            "latitude": 51.8782501399,
            "longitude": -0.4115387136
          },
          "tefCodeType": null,
          "locationCode": "D",
          "googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?zoom=10&size=2048x600&scale=2&markers=size:tiny%7Ccolor:red%7C51.8782501399,-0.4115387136&key=AIzaSyDAC7vZWEFNPF6GFUZvXfO5PRDxdEC0Gc0&signature=SFwbnuOqBRygCL5M1IWtKFO_eyE=",
          "googleMapsParams": "51.8782501399,-0.4115387136",
          "locationCategory": null,
          "geoLocationString": "51.8782501399,-0.4115387136"
        },
        "startDate": {
          "date": "02/2027",
          "nonSpecific": false
        },
        "studyMode": {
          "id": "3",
          "caption": "Full-time",
          "mappedCaption": "Full-time",
          "excludedSchemesForApplication": []
        },
        "applyCycle": "2026",
        "courseFees": [],
        "courseType": null,
        "entryPoints": [],
        "durationRange": {
          "max": null,
          "min": null
        },
        "admissionTests": [],
        "subjectOptions": [],
        "useDefaultFees": false,
        "providerApplyUrl": "https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/how-to-apply-for-your-course/applicationform/",
        "assessmentMethods": "",
        "entryRequirements": "A good honours degree (lower second class or higher) in a relevant life science or health-related subject.",
        "internalReference": null,
        "providerCourseUrl": "https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/courses/postgraduate/next-year/microbiology-in-public-health2",
        "professionalBodies": [],
        "qualificationLevel": {
          "id": "RQF_7",
          "caption": "RQF Level 7",
          "mappedCaption": null
        },
        "subjectToValidation": false,
        "outcomeQualification": {
          "id": "158",
          "caption": "MSc",
          "mappedCaption": "Masters degrees"
        },
        "deferredEntryDisallowed": false,
        "additionalFeeInformation": "For information on the 2026 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/",
        "academicEntryRequirements": null,
        "additionalEntryRequirements": [],
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirements": [],
        "minimumAcademicEntryRequirements": null,
        "subsequentYearsEntryRequirements": null,
        "amsApplicationConfigurationOptions": {
          "useAscii": false,
          "hasNoVacancies": "False",
          "customQuestions": [],
          "vacancyStatuses": [
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eu",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eu"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "wales",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "wales"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eng",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eng"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "int",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "int"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "scot",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "scot"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "ni",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "ni"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "roi",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "roi"
            }
          ],
          "hasRestrictedVacancies": "False",
          "hasRestrictedEligibility": false,
          "restrictedEligibilityUrl": null,
          "restrictedEligibilityInfo": null,
          "useEnhancedCriminalConvictionCheck": false,
          "notAcceptingInternationalApplications": "False"
        },
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirementInformation": null
      }
    ],
    "suggest": "Microbiology in Public Health. University of Bedfordshire. Microbiology. Public health. Epidemiology. Applied microbiology. Medical microbiology. Health and disease. Molecular science. Molecular biology. Applied science. Science. Immunology. Pathology. Chemotherapy",
    "summary": "On this progressive course, you focus on the science of microorganisms and the rapidly developing challenges they bring to public health, exploring areas such as epidemiology, antimicrobial chemotherapy and outbreak investigation. By giving you an in-depth understanding of both microbiology and public health while building your practical and transferable skills, the course opens up a broad range of exciting career directions.\n\n**Facilities and specialist equipment**\n- Modern STEM building with specialist facilities and bespoke study spaces.\n\n\n- State-of-the-art cell culture lab and analytical science suite.\n\n\n- Industry-standard equipment, including high-tech HPLC, FTIR and GC-MS machines and advanced qPCR and protein analysis facilities, to mirror the professional workplace.\n\n\n**Industry links**\nOur Life Sciences Liaison Board draws in industry-wide experts such as Pharmaron, Life Science Group, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and the NHS. The Board’s close collaboration with real-world organisations ensures our course aligns with UK QAA standards as well as preparing you to meet the challenges of tomorrow.\n\n**Student experience**\nStudy under a team of **international experts** at a University with **30-plus years of experience teaching biological sciences**. \nOur school’s active involvement in **cutting-edge research and consultancy** feeds directly into course delivery, ensuring **you’re up to date with the latest advances** in the field. \nBenefit from **practical laboratory sessions and research-based projects**, equipping you with both technical knowledge and skills as well as hands-on experience. \nTackle a prevailing issue in an area of your choosing with a **microbiology research project**. \nImmerse yourself in **interactive seminars and masterclasses** from guests such as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Ministry of Defence (MoD), Rothamsted Research and GSK. \nTake part in our **annual STEM Careers Expo**, which brings together employers and students through presentations, workshops and networking sessions \n**Develop your transferable skills**, including sought-after competencies such as scientific communication; analysis and evaluation; problem solving; and effective leadership. \nFulfil your potential with guidance from **your own personal academic tutor**. ",
    "atasFlag": false,
    "contacts": [
      {
        "id": "14d5a279-ed0e-e01c-c923-ff72bdb9a14f",
        "fax": "",
        "email": "admission@beds.ac.uk",
        "phone": "0300 3300 073",
        "title": "Admissions",
        "isDefault": true,
        "hasCourses": false,
        "isClearing": false,
        "clearingUrl": null,
        "enquiryLink": {
          "url": null,
          "caption": null
        },
        "availability": null,
        "coursesCount": 0,
        "isAdmissions": false,
        "socialMediaPresences": []
      },
      {
        "id": "53cd26ef-53ec-4052-939e-69fa416a9fc6",
        "fax": null,
        "email": "clearing@beds.ac.uk",
        "phone": "0300 3300 073",
        "title": "Admissions",
        "isDefault": false,
        "hasCourses": false,
        "isClearing": true,
        "clearingUrl": "https://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing",
        "enquiryLink": {
          "url": null,
          "caption": null
        },
        "availability": "Thursday 17 August\t08:00-20:00\nFriday 18 August\t08:00-20:00\nSaturday 19 August 10.00–16.00\nSunday 20 August 10.00–16.00\nMonday\t21 August 09.00–17.00\nTuesday 22 August 09.00–17.00\nWednesday 23  August 09.00–17.00\nThursday 24 August 09.00–17.00\nFriday 25 August 09.00–17.00\n\nOpen Day Bookings here: \nhttps://www.beds.ac.uk/open-days/\n\nApply Online here:\nhttps://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing",
        "coursesCount": 0,
        "isAdmissions": false,
        "socialMediaPresences": []
      }
    ],
    "keywords": null,
    "provider": {
      "id": "3261960f-0635-6329-ccde-717b18f97592",
      "name": "University of Bedfordshire",
      "ukprn": 10007152,
      "address": {
        "line1": "Park Square",
        "line2": "",
        "line3": "",
        "line4": "Luton",
        "region": {
          "id": "27",
          "caption": "South East England",
          "mappedCaption": "South East England"
        },
        "country": {
          "id": "101",
          "caption": "England",
          "mappedCaption": "England"
        },
        "latitude": 51.8782501399,
        "postcode": "LU1 3JU",
        "longitude": -0.4115387136
      },
      "aliases": [],
      "logoUrl": "https://d1l6hqpjksdq9d.cloudfront.net/Prod/3261960f-0635-6329-ccde-717b18f97592",
      "aliasName": "University of Bedfordshire",
      "websiteUrl": "www.beds.ac.uk",
      "liveProvider": true,
      "providerCode": null,
      "providerSort": "Bedfordshire, University of",
      "providerUrls": [],
      "imageLocation": "bronze silver bronze-01.png",
      "institutionCode": "B22",
      "providerShortName": "University of Bedfordshire",
      "cukasInstitutionCode": null,
      "requireAsciiDocuments": false,
      "providerAbbreviatedName": "BED",
      "aliasNameWithoutApostrophe": "University of Bedfordshire"
    },
    "subjects": [
      {
        "id": "1316",
        "caption": "Microbiology",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "2393",
        "caption": "Public health",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1213",
        "caption": "Epidemiology",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1317",
        "caption": "Applied microbiology",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1309",
        "caption": "Medical microbiology",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1125",
        "caption": "Health and disease",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1489",
        "caption": "Molecular science",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1322",
        "caption": "Molecular biology",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1720",
        "caption": "Applied science",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1268",
        "caption": "Science",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1228",
        "caption": "Immunology",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1224",
        "caption": "Pathology",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1247",
        "caption": "Chemotherapy",
        "mappedCaption": null
      }
    ],
    "auditions": [],
    "studyType": {
      "id": "1",
      "caption": "Taught",
      "mappedCaption": null
    },
    "department": {
      "id": "02f600f3-d8b2-3016-7064-2579d398466b",
      "name": "Health and Social Organisation"
    },
    "hecosCodes": [],
    "jacs3Codes": [],
    "publishEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
    "shortTitle": null,
    "specialism": {
      "primary": [],
      "secondary": [],
      "specialismStudyTypes": []
    },
    "visibleEnd": "2027-08-01T08:00:00",
    "compositeId": "809f3ab8-2509-4588-aeab-6826ebcd3efe-2026",
    "courseTitle": "Microbiology in Public Health",
    "facultyCode": null,
    "routingData": {
      "scheme": {
        "id": "none",
        "caption": "Direct application only",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      "destination": {
        "id": "pg",
        "caption": "Postgraduate",
        "mappedCaption": null
      }
    },
    "availableEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
    "englishTitle": "",
    "publishStart": "0001-01-01T00:00:00",
    "visibleStart": "2025-04-29T08:00:00",
    "taughtInWelsh": false,
    "ucasApplyData": null,
    "academicYearId": "2026",
    "availableStart": "0001-01-01T00:00:00",
    "awardingBodies": [
      {
        "id": "639",
        "caption": "University of Bedfordshire",
        "mappedCaption": null
      }
    ],
    "applicationCode": null,
    "courseTitleSort": "Microbiology in Public Health",
    "abbreviatedTitle": null,
    "balanceIndicator": null,
    "copyFormRequired": false,
    "internalReference": null,
    "currentlyInClearing": false,
    "ucasTeacherTraining": false,
    "degreeApprenticeship": false,
    "qualifiedTeacherStatus": null,
    "sponsorshipInformation": "For information on postgraduate funding, please visit: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/postgraduatestudy/postgraduate-fees-and-funding",
    "internationalInformation": null,
    "courseTitleWithoutApostrophe": "Microbiology in Public Health",
    "additionalAuditionInformation": null,
    "higherTechnicalQualifications": false
  },
  "version": 62,
  "academicYearsInformation": {
    "2025": 2,
    "2026": 2
  }
}
← Back to Courses