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Medical Microbiology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Medical Microbiology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
In your first year of our BSc Medical Microbiology degree you'll gain a broad understanding of biomedical sciences, and take units covering microbiology and diseases caused by microorganisms. You'll also learn about the immune system and study pathology and biochemistry.
In your second year, you'll study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, such as shigella and tuberculosis, and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. You'll also expand your understanding of the immune response to a variety of infectious microbes and investigate how bacteria a...
In your first year of our BSc Medical Microbiology degree you'll gain a broad understanding of biomedical sciences, and take units covering microbiology and diseases caused by microorganisms. You'll also learn about the immune system and study pathology and biochemistry.
In your second year, you'll study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, such as shigella and tuberculosis, and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. You'll also expand your understanding of the immune response to a variety of infectious microbes and investigate how bacteria acquire antibiotic resistance.
Our [eBiolabs](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/ebiolabs/) online resources will support your learning and help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in your first and second years. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your transferable and employability skills in the Biomedical Research, Employability and Enterprise Skills unit in the second year.
In your third year, you'll study units on infection and an optional unit. You'll also undertake a grant proposal or a research project, working in our research projects laboratory within the Biomedical Sciences Building or in one of the hospitals.
Our four-year [BSc Medical Microbiology with Study in Industry](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2026/cellular-molecular/bsc-medical-microbiology-with-study-in-industry/) course is available via transfer after securing a placement during your second year.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Clifton Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-I99
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Higher: AAABB
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 21.0
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Chemistry units and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another science/mathematics subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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