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Available for Clearing 2024
**Why choose this course**
-Study a curriculum that explores some of society’s biggest challenges, from emerging disease threats to the increase of antibiotic resistance.
-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory and use equipment that can found in the NHS and research labs across the world.
-Complete your first practical within your first two weeks at Surrey.
-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements, where you can work in one of our partner laboratories across the world.
-Learn fro...
**Why choose this course**<br/>-Study a curriculum that explores some of society’s biggest challenges, from emerging disease threats to the increase of antibiotic resistance. <br/><br/>-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory and use equipment that can found in the NHS and research labs across the world. <br/><br/>-Complete your first practical within your first two weeks at Surrey. <br/><br/>-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements, where you can work in one of our partner laboratories across the world. <br/><br/>-Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in virology, antimicrobial resistance, clinical bacteriology, and systems biology, and whose work is used by governments, health professionals and industry.<br/><br/>-Study among highly satisfied students - we have over 90% satisfaction for microbiology in the National Student Survey 2022. <br/><br/>-Join the 97% of our biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further study.* <br/><br/>*Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, HESA <br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>Microbiology has provided answers that’s helped society through some of its biggest challenges, but there’s more to discover… <br/><br/>On this course you’ll learn about agents, such as bacteria and viruses, that have a huge impact on human health, the environment, and industry. You’ll learn how microbiology can be applied to develop new vaccines, improve our food and improve the treatment of diseases. <br/><br/>In your first year, you’ll be introduced to the microbial world. You’ll study topics that are fundamental to microbiology, including bacteriology, biochemistry and cell biology, as well as learning important hands-on lab techniques. <br/><br/>During your second year, you’ll get the option to study including virology, food microbiology, human immunology and pathology and medicine. On these modules, you’ll explore topics such as adaptive immune response and cellular injury, as well as the characteristics of the major groups of bacteria, protozoa and viruses. <br/><br/>In your third year, you’ll study biomedical microbial products, human microbial diseases, and the epidemiology of infectious diseases. You can also choose to explore topics such as animal infectious diseases, gene expression, immunohaematology, and pathogenesis and therapeutics of cancer. You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical, and presentation skills you’ve developed.
The University of Surrey isn't just a place to study. It's rolling parkland and cobbled streets. Live music, an on-site theatre and delicious food options. Surrey ranks 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023), and it's available through Clearing this summer!
With London right on your doorstep, you can expect award-winning work placements as part of your degree on any course. Surrey's Professional Training programme ensures career-relevant learning, experience in a professional environment, and the chance to build your CV. With over 2,30...
The University of Surrey isn't just a place to study. It's rolling parkland and cobbled streets. Live music, an on-site theatre and delicious food options. Surrey ranks 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023), and it's available through Clearing this summer!<br/><br/>With London right on your doorstep, you can expect award-winning work placements as part of your degree on any course. Surrey's Professional Training programme ensures career-relevant learning, experience in a professional environment, and the chance to build your CV. With over 2,300 providers in the UK & overseas, it's one of the largest Training Programmes in the world. You can also test your skills on campus. Surrey's fantastic facilities include a fully operational pilot process plant, wind tunnels, flight simulators, a mock courtroom, and a Clinical Simulation Centre. Guildford School of Acting presents excellent plays and musicals and their state of art Surrey Sports Park hosts regular sporting events.<br/><br/>If you've gone through Clearing and Adjustment, you just need to apply by the deadline to get guaranteed accommodation!
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Stag Hill
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C500
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B Overall: ABBBB Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or Mathematics GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C Access to HE DiplomaD:27,M:18 Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Required subjects: This must include 15 credits in Biology and 15 credits in a second science or Mathematics. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 Overall: 32 Required subjects: HL5/SL6 in Biology or Chemistry and a second science or Mathematics GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths Studies, SL4. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Overall: DDM in Applied Science (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC). GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalent). Scottish Advanced HigherB,B,B Overall: BBB Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry grade B and a second science or Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C Extended ProjectA Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Overall: Pass overall with BBB from the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Required subjects: A level Biology or Chemistry grade B and a second science or Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. A levelB,B,B Overall: BBB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry grade B and a second science or Mathematics Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. |
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