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BSc (Hons)

Microbiology

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

MB10

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation entry

Our BSc Microbiology degree will equip you with a sound scientific grounding in microbiology and its applications in areas including biotechnology, environmental research, food security and human health.

We’ll prepare you for careers in a variety of sectors, including agricultural, commercial, environmental, industrial and medical settings.

You’ll benefit from over 300 hours of practical classes, where you’ll develop a range of laboratory-based and theoretical skills underpinned by sound scientific practice.

As you progress through the course you’ll gain an understanding of how these skills can be applied to solving global health problems through biotechnological innovation.

Why study with us

Develop advanced skills and techniques during 300+ hours of practical classes.
This course has been designed to meet the needs of industry employers.
Engage in interprofessional learning with other healthcare undergraduates.

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What you'll do

In your final year you’ll undertake an extended research project which will allow you to apply your knowledge and practical skills to an in-depth study.
Opportunities to engage in patient public engagement through our Comensus patient group.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

95%Face-to-face

5%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Future careers

Your Microbiology Degree could lead to work as microbiologist, a biomedical scientist or a researcher in laboratories across the world with further study.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

International

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9,250 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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You’ll be taught using a wide range of methods and styles, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, computer-based learning, case studies and practical sessions in our laboratories.

We’ll assess your progress using a combination of exams, essays, data handling and interpretation, practical reports, project reports, laboratory competencies, laboratory notebooks, and poster and oral presentations, allowing you to develop a full range of skills.

In your final year you’ll complete an extended research project, allowing you to apply your knowledge and practical skills to an in-depth study.

You’ll be taught by a range of academic staff who are experts in their fields.

Dr Philip Duncanson has worked for Astra-Zeneca as Company Microbiologist for 15 years and been involved in the production of seasonal influenza vaccine and aseptic manufacture of pharmaceuticals in Philadelphia, Ohio and Washington.

Dr Andrew Sails is Director of Microbiology at ODx Innovations, who have developed and manufactured diagnostics for rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing. Dr Sails has also had a distinguished career with Public Health England as Head of Molecular Diagnostics.

Jim Janicki is President and CEO of 3iD, who design and manufacture test systems to detect bacteria in blood samples using infrared spectroscopy.