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Microbiology (MSci) Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Microbiology (MSci) Msci (Hon)
Expand your knowledge of some of the planets smallest life forms. Contribute to research projects with global impact on this integrated MSci Microbiology course.
Take a look at the fascinating world of microbes and their crucial roles in the biosphere. Through the course, you will learn about the fundamental properties, genetics and physiology of diverse microbes. Choose optional modules and focus your studies on areas that most interest you, including medical, environmental or food microbiology.
This course follows the standard undergraduate curriculum but with an...
Expand your knowledge of some of the planets smallest life forms. Contribute to research projects with global impact on this integrated MSci Microbiology course.<br/><br/>Take a look at the fascinating world of microbes and their crucial roles in the biosphere. Through the course, you will learn about the fundamental properties, genetics and physiology of diverse microbes. Choose optional modules and focus your studies on areas that most interest you, including medical, environmental or food microbiology.<br/><br/>This course follows the standard undergraduate curriculum but with an additional year of study and a masters level qualification. This course has a strong practical basis, and you will learn a wide variety of techniques such as microbial genetics, biochemistry and propagation.<br/><br/>**For more information, please visit the programme page:** https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/msci-microbiology
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Course Address
Room 208
Pepper Lane
Reading
RG6 6AH
Application Details
🗓
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C503
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
AABBB including B in Biology. Or ABBBB including B in Biology and a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21
including relevant science units.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
32
32 points including 5 in Biology at higher level. Or 30 points including 5 in Biology and a second science subject, both at higher level. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
including relevant science modules.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
M2,M2,M2
D3 M2 M2 including M2 in Biology. Or M2 M2 M2 including M2 in Biology and a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
Extended Project
B
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
ABB with B in Biology. Or BBB with B in Biology and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £29,950 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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