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Course Overview

Then we’ll replicate workplace-like experiences for you, whatever area of microbiology you are interested in – medical research, biotechnology, food safety, infection diagnostics, or communicating science.

In Year Three you can take a work placement to put your knowledge into practice. You’ll get a Diploma in Professional  Practice which strengthens your employability after graduation. Many students impress their employers on placement and are offered jobs at the end of their course.

Taught by internationally-renowned experts, you will learn about the microorganisms associated with global health issues such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis (TB), and influenza, paying particular attention to microbes of medical importance.

What you'll study?

This modular microbiology degree gives a sound foundation to the study of Microbiology and allows students to specialize in their chosen field of interest with an emphasis on microbes and the diseases they cause. Your course has a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning, much of which will be carried out in a newly developed high-tech laboratory environment.

You will be introduced to the micro-organisms associated with global health issues such as HIV, TB, and influenza. You'll then build on this to understand how infections spread and their significance to the global population. You will examine how bacteria and viruses function, how they cause diseases, how the body reacts to infections, and how bacteria and viruses can be positively applied in food and healthcare. Focusing on microbial diagnostics you will explore the use of molecular biology and bioinformatics in microbial forensic investigations.

On average, your contact time with lecturers will be around 16 hours per week over 26 weeks (the final four weeks of the year are reserved for exams). Approximately 30% of your time will consist of laboratories and workshops with the rest divided between lectures and seminars. You will also have at least 12 sessions with your personal tutor.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A-levels – BBB, including Biology; or
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM, including relevant Biology modules; or
  • 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade B equivalent in Biology; and
  • GCSEs – English, Maths, and Science grade C / 4

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language you need to show us that your language skills are strong enough for intensive academic study. We usually ask for an IELTS test and we accept some alternative English language tests.

Fees

Full-Time Course Fee

£15200


This information was accurate on : 26/03/2021
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