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

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

32,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

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 science 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.



In your final year, you will take infection units and an optional unit. You will also undertake a research project or scientific dissertation working in a research or teaching laboratory within the Biomedical Sciences Building or in one of the hospitals. Your work may even be published in scientific literature.



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



This course is available as an intercalated degree for current medicine, dentistry or veterinary students from the University of Bristol or other universities. Find out more about our intercalated degrees and eligibility criteria.

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 science 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.



In your final year, you will take infection units and an optional unit. You will also undertake a research project or scientific dissertation working in a research or teaching laboratory within the Biomedical Sciences Building or in one of the hospitals. Your work may even be published in scientific literature.



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



This course is available as an intercalated degree for current medicine, dentistry or veterinary students from the University of Bristol or other universities. Find out more about our intercalated degrees and eligibility criteria.

Admission Requirements

34+
67+
6.5+
85+

30 Jun 2025
3 Years
Sep

Domestic
9,250 GBP
International
32,500 GBP

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