Microbiology
Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
About this course
BSc/MSci in Microbiology, a microbiology degree centred on the study of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes practical training sessions held at the Field Studies Council centre on the Isle of Cumbrae and offers opportunities to specialise in Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, or Data Science. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Biology 1A, Biology 1B, Chemistry 1, and Science Fundamentals-1X. The second year expands into broader biological principles with Fundamental Topics in Biology 2, Microbiology and Immunology 2, Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2, and Genes, Molecules & Cells 2. The third year focuses specifically on Medical Microbiology 3A and Medical Microbiology 3B. The final year involves core advanced study in Core Skills in Microbiology 4X, alongside options such as Chemotherapy, Resistance and Parasite Control 4B and Industrial and Environmental Microbiology 4Y, culminating in an independent project like the Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project.
Modules
- Biology 1A
- Biology 1B
- Chemistry 1
- Science Fundamentals-1X
- Fundamental Topics in Biology 2
- Microbiology and Immunology 2
- Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2
- Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2
- Genes, Molecules & Cells 2
- Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2
- Medical Microbiology 3A
- Medical Microbiology 3B
- Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project
- Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
- Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
- Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
- Core Skills in Microbiology 4X core
- Chemotherapy, Resistance and Parasite Control 4B option
- Industrial and Environmental Microbiology 4Y option
- Grand Challenges in Medical Microbiology 4D option
- Emerging Viruses 4A option
- Medical Virology 4C option
- Molecular and Cellular Microbiology 4Y option