Study Microbiology - BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow in the UK, School of Life Sciences

About this course

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What will I learn?

The Microbiology programme provides a comprehensive overview of modern research into bacteria, viruses and parasites. It covers both infectious disease and the wider context in which microorganisms exist. Topics include clinical and veterinary pathogens, how infectious diseases can be controlled by the immune system and by pharmaceutical interventions, molecular and cellular principles of microbiology, and environmental and industrial microbiology. **Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?** You’ll receive practical training in aspects of epidemiology at the Field Studies Council centre at Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae. You will have the opportunity to include a specialisation in Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology or Data Science. **Career Prospects?** Our graduates are employed in many different industries including diagnostic and research laboratories for public health and in hospitals and in areas including food, brewing, petroleum, water and aquaculture. Others choose to progress to postgraduate study and/or follow research careers in academia or pharmaceutical industries. Some go on to do medicine or teaching. Our graduates are equipped with a flexible, broad-based training that takes them in many directions. The final-year options provide ample opportunity for specialisation towards your chosen career.

Which department am I in?

School of Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

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Start date

September 2027

Venue

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

University Of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA Higher entry requirements ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6) MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. A-level standard entry requirements AAB – BBB Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry. IB standard entry requirements 34 (6,5,5) Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. Advanced entry requirements for Microbiology SQA Higher advanced entry requirements Advanced Highers – AAA including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. A-level advanced entry requirements Three A-levels at grades A*AA which include Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. IB advanced entry requirements 38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.