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Microbiology with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Microbiology with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Expand your knowledge of some of the planet's most dominant life forms, and take part in research projects with a global impact, on our BSc Microbiology with Foundation course.
This four-year programme includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the three-year course.
Our Foundation Year programmes are designed to set students up for success. They offer a broad, immersive learning experience and ease the transition to university life. They also aim to:
* prepare you to study your chosen subject at undergraduate level
* embed core...
Expand your knowledge of some of the planet's most dominant life forms, and take part in research projects with a global impact, on our BSc Microbiology with Foundation course.
This four-year programme includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the three-year course.
Our Foundation Year programmes are designed to set students up for success. They offer a broad, immersive learning experience and ease the transition to university life. They also aim to:
* prepare you to study your chosen subject at undergraduate level
* embed core academic skills and build your confidence within authentic, subject-relevant contexts
* spark engagement and curiosity through meaningful learning experiences and enquiry-led approaches
* foster a sense of identity, connection and belonging in your chosen discipline, and across the wider University community.
What you'll study
As part of the UK's oldest microbiology department you can develop laboratory skills in purpose-built microbiology facilities and be taught by world-leading experts, with particular strengths in virology and bacteriology. Through the course, you will learn about the fundamental properties, genetics and physiology of diverse microbes. Options will then allow you to focus on areas that most interest you, including medical, environmental or food microbiology.
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Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A43-B38
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
C,C,C
B,B,B
CCC with Biology and a second science. Or BBB without 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. Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
T Level
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C,C
A,B,B,B,B
BBBCC with Biology and a second science. Or ABBBB without 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. Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 18.0, offer-merit: 27.0, offer-pass: 0.0
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4), Science C (or 4)
Extended Project
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
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24.0
30.0
30 points without higher level Biology and a second science. Or 24 points with higher level 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. Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £23,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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