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Microbiology BSc (Hons)

University of Manchester

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University of Manchester
UCAS CODE: C500

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    18-SEP-23

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Coronavirus information for applicants and offer-holdersWe understand that prospective students and offer holders may have concerns about the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The University is following the advice from Universities UK, Public Health England and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.Read our latest coronavirus informationBSc Microbiology / Course detailsYear of entry: 2021View tabsView full pageOverviewEntry requirementsApplication and selectionCourse detailsCareersCourse descriptionOur BSc Microbiology course involves the study of microorganisms with particular emphasis on the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoan parasites. Microbiologists are needed to do the research required for the future battle against infectious diseases worldwide, understanding the environmental importance of microbes and to exploit them for food production, biotechnological and industrial applications. The main focus of our course is the pathogenic potential of the organisms that cause disease in man. You will also cover aspects of the biochemistry, physiology and genetics of microorganisms. You will spend your first year learning fundamental concepts before specialising in microbiology topics in your second and final year.

Application deadline

25 January

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB - A*AA

We require grades A*AA-ABB, including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences ). You must have a minimum of grades AB in at least two Core Sciences.If your grades are AAB or higher, with grade A in one Core Science, we will accept a grade A in Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Physical Education in place of the second Core Science.Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels; Further Mathematics is not considered alongside Mathematics and

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University information

University of Manchester

University of Manchester

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    8th out of 100 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 240
    168 75%

    15th

    2

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    20th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.79 76%

    68th

    16

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