BSc Microbiology with Foundation
Course Overview
This BSc Microbiology with Foundation is a comprehensive four-year program that immerses you in the study of the planet's most dominant life forms, from viruses to bacteria. You will develop advanced laboratory skills in state-of-the-art facilities and have the unique opportunity to participate in impactful research projects with global relevance, supported by the UK's oldest microbiology department.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience with a year-long industrial placement or paid research studentship with leading organizations like GSK and Public Health England.
- Conduct an original three-month research project in your final year on topics like viral engineering or bacterial pathogenicity.
- Learn from world-leading experts in virology and bacteriology within purpose-built, modern microbiology laboratories.
- Participate in a unique Arctic microbiology field course in Iceland to study microbes in extreme environments.
- Benefit from automatic membership to the Microbiology Society and the university's strong industry connections.
Course Overview
This BSc Microbiology with Foundation is a comprehensive four-year program that immerses you in the study of the planet's most dominant life forms, from viruses to bacteria. You will develop advanced laboratory skills in state-of-the-art facilities and have the unique opportunity to participate in impactful research projects with global relevance, supported by the UK's oldest microbiology department.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience with a year-long industrial placement or paid research studentship with leading organizations like GSK and Public Health England.
- Conduct an original three-month research project in your final year on topics like viral engineering or bacterial pathogenicity.
- Learn from world-leading experts in virology and bacteriology within purpose-built, modern microbiology laboratories.
- Participate in a unique Arctic microbiology field course in Iceland to study microbes in extreme environments.
- Benefit from automatic membership to the Microbiology Society and the university's strong industry connections.
Requirements
Modules
- Foundation Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics Foundation
- Foundation In Academic Skills
- Cellular And Molecular Principles Of Life
- Fundamentals Of Microbiology
- Fundamentals Of Biochemistry
- Fundamentals Of Evolution
- History Of Life On Earth
- Human Pathology
- Fundamentals Of Ecology
- Anatomy And Physiology
- 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
