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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
18-SEP-23
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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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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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