Course Overview - Microbiology

**Course Overview**

Our BSc Microbiology degree will equip you with a sound scientific grounding in microbiology and its applications in areas including biotechnology, environmental research, food security and human health.

**Why study with us**


- Develop advanced skills and techniques during 300+ hours of practical classes.


- This course has been designed to meet the needs of industry employers.


- Engage in interprofessional learning with other healthcare undergraduates.


**What youll do**


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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Admissions Office
Corporation Street
Preston
PR1 2HE

Application Details

Course Code

MB10

Institution Code

C30

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

104 to 120 UCAS points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology at grade C. General Studies, Critical Thinking, and Citizenship and Community Studies not accepted

UCAS Tariff

104

120

Our typical offer is 104 to 120 UCAS Points.

Scottish Higher

104 to 120 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade C.

Access to HE Diploma

104 to 120 UCAS Points including 15 credits at Level 3 in Chemistry or Biology Modules at Distinction

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Pass IB Diploma including 104 to 120 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including HL Biology or Chemistry at grade 5.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

DDM

Applied Science BTEC Modules - awarded 2016 onwards - must have the following: Merit in TWO out of the following THREE externally assessed ‘mandatory’ units: 1 Principles and Applications of Science I 3 Science Investigation Skills 5 Principles and Applications of Science II AND: Distinction in FOUR of the following internally assessed ‘optional’ units: 8 Physiology of Human Body Systems 9 Human Regulation and Reproduction 10 Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways 11 Genetics and Genetic Engineering 12 Diseases and Infections 17 Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques 20 Biomedical Science Unit 14 Applications of Organic Chemistry and Unit 18 Industrial Chemical Reactions can be accepted when combined with Biology Units for a good balance.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

104 to 120 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade H3.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DMM

DDM

Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma QCF 2010 - must have the following: Distinction in two of the following units: 1 Fundamentals of Science 11 Physiology of Human Body Systems 12 Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction 13 Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques 15 Microbiological Techniques 16 Chemistry for Biology Technicians 18 Genetics and Genetic Engineering 19 Practical Chemical Analysis 21 Biomedical Science Techniques 22 Chemical Laboratory Techniques 43 Diseases and Infections

T Level

M

We accept the following T Levels with an overall grade M for this course: T Level Science and T Level Healthcare Science.

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