Study Microbiology at University of Reading in the UK, School of Biological Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Expand your knowledge of some of the planet's most dominant life forms, and take part in research projects with a global impact on this BSc Microbiology course.As part of the UK's oldest microbiology department you can develop laboratory skills in purpose-built microbiology facilities and be taught by world-leading experts, with particular strengths in virology and bacteriology. 97% of School of Biological Sciences students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024, 97.31% of responders).You'll benefit from membership of the Microbiology Society and our strong links with industry. Our graduates are also eligible for membership of The Royal Society of Biology and can apply for Chartered Biologist status. For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-microbiology

Which department am I in?

School of Biological Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£30,650.00 (US$ 39,582) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£31,800.00 (US$ 41,067) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

32 points including 5 in Biology at higher level.Or30 points including 5 in Biology and a second science subject, both at higher level.Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

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