BSc Microbiology

Course Overview The BSc Microbiology course explores how microbes shape our world and contribute to major global challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, food security and the climate crisis. You’ll study the impact of microbiology on human, environmental and planetary health while developing specialist knowledge in medical and environmental microbiology. Through a combination of core and optional modules, you will build practical and theoretical expertise across diverse microbiology fields and undertake an independent research project in your final year. Key Program Highlights Investigate global issues such as antimicrobial resistance, One Health and the role of microbes in environmental sustainability. Explore key topics including the human and environmental microbiome, microbial biotechnology and biofilms. Build practical laboratory and research skills across multiple microbiology disciplines. Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Years 2 and 3 to tailor your degree to your interests. Complete a substantial final-year microbiology research project in an area of your choice.