LAB TRAINING — MICROBIOLOGY
Microbiology training.
Hands-on training inside a professional, CQC-accredited diagnostic laboratory — building the practical microbiology experience employers look for.
Milton Keynes, England · From £700
6 & 12 days
Basic & Advanced programmes
Mon · Tue · Thu & Fri
Available training days
From £700
Starting price
Milton Keynes
England, United Kingdom
Your individual training pathway and schedule will be discussed during your initial consultation.
Programme overview
Training inside a working laboratory.
Our microbiology programmes place you at the bench of a professional, CQC-accredited diagnostic laboratory in Milton Keynes. Rather than classroom simulations, you learn by observing and practising the workflows, standards and expectations of a real laboratory environment.
Choose the format that fits your goals — a focused six-day introduction, or an extended twelve-day programme with deeper, sustained practical involvement. Training is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and both formats conclude with a CPD-accredited certificate.
Who it's for
Is this programme for you?
No prior laboratory employment is required — the training is designed to give motivated life-science students and graduates genuine, structured practical experience.
What you'll train in
Core practical skills, learned at the bench.
Across the Basic or Advanced programme you move through the essential practical techniques of a working microbiology bench — from receiving and tracking specimens to identifying microorganisms and testing antibiotic sensitivity.
01
Specimen reception and laboratory tracking (LIMS)
02
Microbiological culture and streaking techniques
03
Culture media and microorganism growth
04
Incubation
05
Staining and biochemical identification
06
PCR-based analysis
07
Identification of microorganisms
08
Antibiotic sensitivity testing
Individual streaking methods, biochemical tests and detailed procedures are not listed here — these are tailored to you and discussed during your initial consultation.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Life Science undergraduate or graduate
Open to life science undergraduates and graduates looking to build genuine, hands-on laboratory experience.
Home & international students
The programme welcomes applications from both home and international students.
One-to-one interview
Entry is subject to a one-to-one interview to make sure the programme matches your goals.
Places on the programme are confirmed following the one-to-one interview. Your individual training pathway and schedule will be discussed during your initial consultation.
CPD-accredited certificate.
Every microbiology programme concludes with a CPD-accredited certificate — formal recognition of the practical training you have completed. It demonstrates verified, hands-on laboratory experience to universities, employers and professional networks.
Career support
More than bench time.
Training Manual
A structured training manual to support your practical work on the programme and your learning afterwards.
CV & Cover Letter Support
Guidance on presenting your laboratory training clearly and relevantly for scientific applications.
Interview Preparation
Preparation for scientific and laboratory interviews, including how to talk about practical experience.
Professional Reference
A professional reference on completion of the programme, subject to satisfactory participation.
Training develops relevant practical experience and confidence. Career progression depends on individual applications and employer requirements.
Combine your disciplines
Build a broader pathway.
Selected Biomed programmes can be combined into a broader training pathway shaped around your interests and career goals.
Explore your optionsExamples only, not fixed packages. Programme combinations are discussed during your initial consultation.
Ready to train in microbiology?
Places are limited and cohorts fill in advance. Enquire for upcoming dates, or apply directly for the Basic or Advanced programme.