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Course Overview

Microbiology is the study of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses, and is of immense importance in relation to the environment, agriculture and food, biomedical sciences, and biotechnology. Graduates in microbiology are therefore highly sought after in these fields. Microbiology is very central to many aspects of the biological sciences, from pure research to diverse industrial, medical and environmental applications.

Microorganisms play major roles in the diseases of man, animals and plants. Microbiologists have been central to their diagnosis and in combating such diseases through the discovery of effective therapies.

In biotechnology and synthetic biology, microbes are also crucial in the manufacture of beverages, pharmaceuticals, biofuels and many other useful products.

Entry Requirement 

A Level Requirements:
AAB including Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR AAB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology grade C/4 and Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR AAA including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

Irish Leaving Certificate Requirements:
H2H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 and H3 in any order in Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O3 in Chemistry and O4 in Mathematics OR H2H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 in Biology + Ordinary Level grade O3 in Chemistry and O4 in Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma:
34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) or Mathematics or Physics or Geography + GCSE Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Standard Level grade 5 in Chemistry and grade 4 in Mathematics would be acceptable in lieu of the GCSE requirement.

Graduate:
A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirements are also met.

English Language Requirements:

An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification.

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree program, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering Academic English and Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.

  • Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level.
  • Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree program at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.

Fees

Northern Ireland (NI)1: £4530
Republic of Ireland (ROI)2: £4530
England Scotland or Wales (GB)1: £9250
EU Other3: £21400
International: £21400


This information was accurate on : 07/01/2021
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