For new international students we have introduced an orientation week which starts on 9 September 2013. This extra week is specifically designed to assist new international students in settling into the UK and GCU prior to the start of general student induction and teaching. There will be a whole host of fun and informative activities taking place during this period, including campus and city tours, as well as welcome events where you can meet other international students.

Full details are available from our award-winning International Student Support Service or on our Welcome to GCU Facebook page.

The course takes a scientific approach to the field of clinical microbiology emphasising the importance of research and development in the area and exposes students to the latest advances in both the theory and practise of clinical microbiology.
Until recently many clinicians thought diseases caused by microorganisms to be largely solved. It is now clear they were too optimistic. Clinical microbiology is a important science facing new global challenges from resistant organisms that no longer respond to conventional treatment such as extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), new strains such as New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) and pandemic organisms including influenza virus that threaten populations world-wide.
The programme provides students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and ‘hands-on’ practical experience of clinical microbiology. This will include the principles and practice of bacteriology, virology, parasitology and mycology; focusing on the transmission of pathogens, the disease process, diagnosis, treatment and the prevention of infectious disease.
The taught programme combines lectures, seminars and practical laboratory classes, culminating in a laboratory based research project, which is intended to develop the keys skills required of an independent researcher. In addition to attaining a firm foundation of theoretical knowledge and an extensive range of practical skills, employment opportunities are enhanced through the development of a series of transferable skills necessary for success in a highly competitive market.

A combination of lectures, seminars and practical laboratory classes, culminating in a laboratory based research project, develops the key skills required of an independent researcher.

In addition to attaining a firm foundation of theoretical knowledge and an extensive range of practical skills, employment opportunities are enhanced through the development of a series of transferable skills necessary for success in a highly competitive market.

Career opportunities can be found in the areas of health and medicine, the life sciences sector and in university and industry research departments, as well as further study towards a PhD.

Scholarships may be available for this programme.
Visit www.gcu.ac.uk/study/scholarships for details.