BSc Microbiology

Course Overview This BSc Microbiology course offers a comprehensive exploration of the planet's most dominant life forms, combining world-leading teaching with extensive hands-on research opportunities. You will develop advanced laboratory skills in state-of-the-art facilities and have the unique chance to contribute to projects with a global impact, from medical virology to environmental science. Key Program Highlights Learn from experts in a top UK microbiology department with particular strengths in virology and bacteriology Gain invaluable experience through a year-long industrial placement or paid research studentship with organizations like GSK or Public Health England Conduct a three-month original research project on topics like viral engineering or bacterial pathogenicity Participate in a unique Arctic microbiology field course in Iceland to study extremophiles and field-sampling techniques Graduate with eligibility for membership in the Royal Society of Biology and Chartered Biologist status