Immunology and Microbiology BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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15-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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University of Strathclyde

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15-SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Have an impact on the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease.Why Immunology & Microbiology at Strathclyde? Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).Our courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners.Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.Opportunity to study and take part in lab-based research abroad.Choose at the end of Year 2 ...Read more

Have an impact on the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease.Why Immunology & Microbiology at Strathclyde? Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).Our courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners.Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.Opportunity to study and take part in lab-based research abroad.Choose at the end of Year 2 to progress to joint Honours or an Integrated Masters degree in any of the biomolecular sciences.Our MSci programmes are appropriate if you are interested in an academic or research-related career.Your CareerGraduates have found jobs in the development of drugs, food processing, protecting the environment, fighting disease or slowing the ageing process. Recent graduates are working in a variety of positions including research in academia, NHS/private sector laboratory technician, clinical support worker, and in areas such as medical writing, clinical drug trials, medical sales, and production control. The transferable skills you gain will prepare you for a career not only in science but also in areas such as finance, management, marketing, sales, business and media. IBMS accreditation of the BSc Honours in Biomedical Science ensures that this degree meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council which is essential if you wish to pursue a career in an NHS laboratory.

WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
Microbiology and Cell Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
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Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
D
Divya
24 Nov 23

Great facilities for all the students and involvement in various activities for student engagement and making a balance with learning and fun activities. Staff members are also..Read more

M
MARIAM
26 Oct 23

Best thing is their faculty they are really supportive but the worst thing is the fee is really sky rocket for international student. its really double as compare to other..Read more

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A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB - AABCC Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

Year 1 entry: BBB (two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry; GCSE Chemistry and Biology 6/B (if not at A Level); GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B)Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, and GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B)

Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology. Advanced Higher Chemistry and Biology recommended for S6 study and to compensate for missed Higher grades.

Year 1 entry: 30 (Biology HL5 and Chemistry HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5.)Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5.)

Biology and Chemistry at H2. Mathematics, English, plus 1 other HL subject at H3

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24 Nov 23
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Great facilities for all the students and involvement in various activities for student engagement and making a balance with learning and fun activities. Staff members are also...
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Best thing is their faculty they are really supportive but the worst thing is the fee is really sky rocket for international student. its really double as compare to other...
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University of Strathclyde
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