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UG extended degree in Microbiology with Professional Studies.
Microbiology is the study of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses, and is of immense importance in relation to the environment, agriculture and food, biomedical sciences and biotechnology. Graduates in Microbiology are therefore highly sought after in these fields. Microbiology is very central to many aspects of the biological sciences, from pure research to diverse industrial, medical and environmental applications.
Microorganisms play major roles in the diseases of man, animals and plants. Microbio...
UG extended degree in Microbiology with Professional Studies.<br/>Microbiology is the study of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses, and is of immense importance in relation to the environment, agriculture and food, biomedical sciences and biotechnology. Graduates in Microbiology are therefore highly sought after in these fields. Microbiology is very central to many aspects of the biological sciences, from pure research to diverse industrial, medical and environmental applications. <br/><br/>Microorganisms play major roles in the diseases of man, animals and plants. Microbiologists have been central to their diagnosis and in combating such diseases through the discovery of effective therapies.<br/><br/>Microorganisms also play a central role in the biosphere, through global environmental processes and recycling of elements and waste products. <br/><br/>In biotechnology and synthetic biology, microbes are also crucial in the manufacture of beverages, pharmaceuticals, biofuels and many other useful products.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C505
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
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6,6,6/6,6,5 to include Higher Level Biology.
Not Accepted
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
To include Higher Level grade H2 in Biology. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in English and Mathematics. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade 03 in Chemistry.
A,A,B
A,A,A
Advanced Higher Biology required. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.
A,A,B
A,A,A
A-level Biology or Double Award Science required. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |