MSci Microbiology
Entry requirements
A level: CCD C in Biology AND one other science subject (second science can be grade D) Acceptable subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. CCC C in Biology IB: 24 points, including HL4 in Biology
About this course
MSci in Microbiology, covering the biology, diversity, and evolution of microorganisms and their role in human disease and the environment. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Programming, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is IBMS accredited and developed in partnership with NHS laboratory scientists, with a year-long industrial placement available between the second and final year. A final-year research project provides hands-on independent investigation under academic supervision.
Modules
- Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Evolution
- History of Life on Earth
- Human Pathology
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Research and Professional Skills
- Infectious Diseases
- Haematology and Immunology
- Molecular Microbiology
- Applied Biochemistry: From Disease to Diagnostics
- Marine Biology and Conservation
- Medical Genetics
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- Advanced Ecology
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Food Spoilage, Preservation and Hazards
- Research Project
- Pathogens
- Applied Microbiology
- Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics
- Evolution in Health and Disease
- Protein Structure and Function
- Cancer and Cell Communication
- Microbiology Field Course
- Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases
- Forensics
- Integrated Biochemistry
- Neuroscience
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Gut Microbiota and Health
- Innovation and Product Development
- Advanced Research Project
- Critical Analysis and Problem Solving
- Project Planning, Laboratory Skills and Experimental Design