Microbiology Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Microbiology Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
UG extended MSci degree in Microbiology.
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. Microbiologists have been cen...
UG extended MSci degree in Microbiology.
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. Microbiologists have been central to their diagnosis and in combating such diseases through the discovery of effective therapies.
Microorganisms also play a central role in the biosphere, through global environmental processes and recycling of elements and waste products.
In biotechnology and synthetic biology, microbes are also crucial in the manufacture of beverages, pharmaceuticals, biofuels and many other useful products.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-15
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A28-C82
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
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.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Wales, Channel Islands, England, Scotland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £26,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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