Master of Science in Molecular Microbiology

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

Studying Hospitality & Tourism Management opens doors to the largest and fast-growing sector of the economy.

In response to employers, studying Hospitality & Tourism Management here at Strathclyde gives you the chance to study this subject in the context of management, strategy, marketing, enterprise, economics and ethics.

This degree will prepare you for leadership roles in this dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates one in 10 jobs. You’ll have the skills to manage operations and business across a range of industries including hospitality, tourism and events.

On graduating, you may be able to apply for membership of professional bodies such as the Institute of Hospitality, the Institute of Travel & Tourism, Tourism Society or the Royal Geographical Society.

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• Study Hospitality & Tourism Management in the context of management, strategy, marketing, enterprise, economics and ethics
• Be part of a dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates 1 in 10 jobs
• Opportunity for work placements, both in the UK and abroad; paid internships are also available
• Ranked in the top 40 universities in the world for Hospitality & Tourism Management

Business analysis applies advanced analytical methods to business problems to help managers make better decisions while technology is at the heart of all modern business.

Organisations need business graduates with expertise in business technology. Business analysts have an excellent general awareness of how a business works. They’re also able to apply advanced analytical methods to deal with specific management issues.

This joint degree bridges the gap between business analysis & technology, mathematics and statistics.

Our course emphasises how maths can be used to solve practical problems. Statistics can be used to explore and explain the uncertain world we live in.

You’ll develop mathematical and statistical expertise at the same time as broadening your skills in the largest Business School in Scotland (and one of the largest in Europe).

Our flexible degree structure enables transfer between courses.

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• Gain an understanding of the impact on organisations of developments and issues in business technology
• Understand how mathematics is applied to solve practical problems
• Develop analytical expertise to support business decision-making
• Learn how to use statistics to explore and try to explain the uncertain world in which we live

There is a shortage of physics teacher across the UK. Our degree is designed to fill this gap.

In addition to the core physics syllabus, you’ll study pedagogy and get the hands-on classroom experience required for General Teaching Council recognition.

There is a strong emphasis on laboratory work and this will help you develop a sound understanding of experimental physics and instrumentation.

Your training in laboratory work is completed by a research project carried out in an up-to-date research lab, attached to one of the department’s research groups. This allows you to benefit from our lively and diverse research environment.

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• Combines physics with teaching methods and practice to prepare you to be a physics teacher in secondary schools
• Cover the core syllabus of the relevant degree, plus the curriculum and classroom experience required for General Teaching Council for Scotland recognition
• Learn with Scotland’s largest provider of Initial Teacher Education
• Become eligible to enter the paid probationary year in teaching

There are a number of ways you can study law at Strathclyde, one such way being the BA degree in combination with another subject. Please that studying Law within the BA degree will not qualify you for entry to the legal profession. For professional qualifications in Law, students follow the LLB programme.

Law is concerned with the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the state.

The study of law is regarded not as purely vocational, but part of a broader education.

We also offer some of the best teaching in Human Resource Management (HRM) in both Scotland and the UK

The Department of Work, Employment & Organisation is an accredited centre for teaching HRM. This means our postgraduate courses give students graduate membership of the leading professional body for HR managers – the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

HRM is about the relationship between employers and employees and the ways in which people are managed in the workplace. This covers areas such as recruitment and selection, training and developing and managing conflict at work. These are an important part of the management process in all organisations.

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• Develop an awareness of law and the legal implications of business operations which is sought after by employers
• Access the resources of the Andersonian Library, one of the finest in Scotland, offering a wide range of law reports, legislation, serials and monographs
• Learn about recruitment and selection, training and developing, rewards, diversity and managing conflict at work

This course is aimed at those who wish to study advanced topics in mechanical engineering with a focus on materials.

It provides an in-depth technical understanding of advanced mechanical engineering topics. You'll also gain generic skills in order to contribute effectively in developing company capabilities.

The course is designed to make you more employable and also satisfies the Further Learning requirements necessary to obtain Chartered Engineer status.

This course is particularly suitable for graduate engineers in the following sectors:

• Chemical, petrochemical & process engineering
• Design engineering
• Power generation
• Manufacturing
• Oil & gas
• Renewable energy

Accreditation

• This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and provides a route for you to achieve Chartered Engineer status

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• Aimed at those who wish to study advanced topics in mechanical engineering with a focus on materials
• Have the opportunity to take modules in general skills such as project management and risk analysis

Our main focus in psychology is the study of human behaviour.

You'll look at conditions of behaviour – how we learn, remember, co-ordinate our actions and interact with others – and the reasons for differences between individuals, such as personality or intelligence.

Due to the popularity of the course and performance criteria for entry into Honours (Year 4) the numbers admitted to Years 2 and 3 of the course are limited.

With more than 500 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in the world. Speaking Spanish will help you conduct business more confidently in countries that are becoming increasingly important in world markets. 

Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country.

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• Study the science of behaviour and the reasons for differences between individuals, alongside a contemporary language and culture
• Acquire skills in communication, numeracy and critical thinking
• Opportunity to study Spanish as a beginner
• Facilities include 6 purpose-built experimental research laboratories

There are a number of ways you can study law at Strathclyde, one such way being the BA degree in combination with another subject.

Law is concerned with the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the state.

The study of law is regarded not as purely vocational, but part of a broader education. Please note, however, that studying law within the BA degree will not qualify you for entry to the legal profession. For professional qualifications in Law students follow the LLB programme.

Education is essential if you're hoping to study initial teacher education courses. We offer you the chance to develop knowledge of the education systems of Scotland and beyond, looking at issues including policy, social justice, equity and inclusion.

Combining education with other subjects provides opportunities for those who wish to work in professions associated with education, but who don't wish necessarily to become teachers. Please note that this course doesn't allow you to qualify as a teacher, though joint honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education).

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• Opportunity to put theory into practice in a community placement and enhance your employability
• Develop your knowledge and understanding of the education systems of Scotland and beyond
• Experience research-informed, evidence-based teaching by internationally-recognised professionals
• Opportunity to progress to a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Primary/Secondary
• Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s)

Supply chain management is widely accepted as a critical business competency. It encompasses procurement of materials, processing and distribution of products and services to customers. In many companies, 80% or more of their turnover is spent outside the organisation and this course helps you become effective in managing this.

The course is aimed particularly at who will work within supply chain management and is suitable for those with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance and marketing. It has been designed to cover the latest industrial environmental issues, for example:

• Extended producer responsibility
• The philosophy of design, manufacturing, and engineering management for the circular economy

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• Gain in-depth understanding of the strategic and operational issues relating to supply chain management
• Contribute towards making organisations competitive
• Designed for those who will work within supply chain management and is suitable for those with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance and marketing
• Focus on the improvement of process performance from a sustainability perspective, taking into consideration new demands such as green operations and green supply chain management.

Studying accounting, you'll learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information that enables investors, lenders, management, employees, government and others to make effective decisions.

You'll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector and become familiar with the principles and practice of presenting information to those who manage all types of organisations.

Our finance degree is unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered.

Subjects include the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making and the analysis of securities such as bonds and shares.

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Studying a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance at Strathclyde Business School, you'll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow.
A 5-star QS-rated institution, we were awarded Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year 2016 and also recognised as Scottish University of the Year 2020 by The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

• Learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information
• Gain skills for a career in banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance
• Employers tell us that they particularly value the range of subject combinations available at Strathclyde, ensuring that our students have an in-depth understanding of a second subject to complement their finance studies

This one-year MRes in Climate Change Adaptation aims to provide advanced study in key issues related to climate change and global warming, and how infrastructure will need to adapt.

The course links with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in particular the different indicators associated with SDG13 on Climate Action. The course is largely research and project-based but there is also a taught element to it.

This course is designed to cater mainly for graduates with an engineering education, and employees of public and private sector companies who wish to upgrade their skills to be able to tackle the complex issues relating to the current climate crisis, circular economy goals, and the design of engineering options for mitigating environmental impacts and promoting sustainable development.

The course is ideal for you if:

• you're looking for an alternative to an MSc
• you're interested in carrying out shorter research projects
• you wish to tailor your studies to suit your own research interests and career objectives
• An MRes takes one year full-time or two years part-time to complete. Part-time study is only available to UK students.

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• Masters by Research (MRes) postgraduate research degree in Climate Change Adaptation
• Further your knowledge and develop your research skills on topics relating to climate change adaptation, particularly regarding infrastructure
• Tailor your studies to suit your own research interests and career objectives