MSci Microbiology
Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Chemistry HL5, Biology HL5 . Maths SL5 and English SL5) Year 2 entry: 32 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
About this course
An MSci in Microbiology, covering the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms in health, disease and biotechnology. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Programming and Communication & Writing. The first two years cover biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and pharmacology before specialising in microbiology. The final year includes an extended research project carried out in a research group from September to April.
Modules
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 1
- Cells & their Molecules
- Organisms & Disease
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
- Use & Abuse of Drugs in Society
- Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Development
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 2
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Introduction to Immunology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 3
- Fundamental Microbiology
- Biomedical Microbiology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 4
- Advanced Microbiology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Microbiology Project & Thesis
- Research Topics in Microbiology