BSc Medical Microbiology 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,400 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In your first year, you will gain a broad understanding of biomedical sciences and take units in microbiology and diseases caused by microorganisms. In addition to learning about the immune system, you will also study pathology and biochemistry.


In year two you will study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, such as shigella and tuberculosis, and viruses including SARS-CoV-2. As well as learning about the immune response to a variety of infectious microbes, you will investigate how bacteria acquire antibiotic resistance.


Our eBiolabs online resources will help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in the first and second year. You will also have the opportunity to develop your transferable and employability skills in the Biomedical Research, Employability and Enterprise Skills unit in the second year.


In your third year, you will take infection units and an optional unit. You will also undertake a grant proposal or a research project working in our research projects laboratory within the Biomedical Sciences Building or in one of the hospitals.


The four-year BSc Medical Microbiology with Study in Industry course is available via transfer after securing a placement during your second year.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In your first year, you will gain a broad understanding of biomedical sciences and take units in microbiology and diseases caused by microorganisms. In addition to learning about the immune system, you will also study pathology and biochemistry.


In year two you will study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, such as shigella and tuberculosis, and viruses including SARS-CoV-2. As well as learning about the immune response to a variety of infectious microbes, you will investigate how bacteria acquire antibiotic resistance.


Our eBiolabs online resources will help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in the first and second year. You will also have the opportunity to develop your transferable and employability skills in the Biomedical Research, Employability and Enterprise Skills unit in the second year.


In your third year, you will take infection units and an optional unit. You will also undertake a grant proposal or a research project working in our research projects laboratory within the Biomedical Sciences Building or in one of the hospitals.


The four-year BSc Medical Microbiology with Study in Industry course is available via transfer after securing a placement during your second year.

Admission Requirements

88+
6.5+
34+
67+
168+
Typical offer

A-level standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics

A-level contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics



English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level E.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
33,400 GBP

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