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Medical Microbiology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Medical Microbiology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Infectious diseases account for a quarter of all deaths. It’s a hard statistic to take in, but it’s why we keep studying the microscopic organisms that cause them. In this degree, you’ll learn how infectious diseases are caused, prevented, managed and cured – in both research and clinical environments.
Do you want to know more about infectious diseases, which are responsible for a quarter of all deaths and are a major cause of death in infants and young children? This three-year BSc in Medical Microbiology will give you a thorough understanding of the range, type, structure...
Infectious diseases account for a quarter of all deaths. It’s a hard statistic to take in, but it’s why we keep studying the microscopic organisms that cause them. In this degree, you’ll learn how infectious diseases are caused, prevented, managed and cured – in both research and clinical environments.
Do you want to know more about infectious diseases, which are responsible for a quarter of all deaths and are a major cause of death in infants and young children? This three-year BSc in Medical Microbiology will give you a thorough understanding of the range, type, structure and physiology of infectious organisms that cause disease in humans; including the major microbial diseases.
You will appreciate how such organisms infect the human body, understand how microbes can promote both health and disease, and how such infections are prevented, managed or cured. This course will allow you to learn from both research and clinical scientists so that you can learn about management of infectious disease in clinical environments.
This course is identical to the first three years of the MBiolSci in Medical Biosciences (Microbiology).
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting (in part) the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
A05-B65
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
including at least two A-levels in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. General Studies is not accepted. BBC + Level 3 Core Maths grade B (if Maths not taken as a full A or AS level). A-level subjects to include two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.
T Level
Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician)
AS
Two AS subjects may be considered in place of one A-level. Must be taken alongside two full A-levels in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0
A strong science Access course is required. Pass Science diploma with 45 credits at level three, 24 of which must be at distinction. Please contact the Admissions Office before applying to check acceptability for Access module content and your overall academic profile.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Standard requirement - Grade 4/C in both GCSE English Language and Mathematics if not held at A/AS level.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science Diploma considered with an A-level in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, plus standard GCSE requirements. Applied Science Diploma considered with an non-science A-level, plus five GCSEs at grade 5/B or above including two science grades. GCSE English Language and Mathematics to be held at minimum grade 4/C.
Extended Project
Considered with three A-levels. Typical offer: BBC + EPQ at grade B. A-level subjects to include at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include grade 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Considered when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science. Plus five GCSEs at 5/B or above including two science grades. GCSE English Language and Mathematics to be held at minimum grade 4/C.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Can be considered in combination with other qualifications. Combinations must include a minimum of two Science subjects. Please contact the Admissions Office before applying to check acceptability for your particular combination of qualifications.
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