Microbiology BSc (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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4 Years

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This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Microbiology (C500).BSc Microbiology has a strong practical emphasis, and you will learn a wide variety of techniques in areas such as microbial genetics, biochemistry and propagation. The study of microbiology requires expertise in immunology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology and research methods, and you will receive training in these throughout your ...Read more

This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Microbiology (C500).BSc Microbiology has a strong practical emphasis, and you will learn a wide variety of techniques in areas such as microbial genetics, biochemistry and propagation. The study of microbiology requires expertise in immunology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology and research methods, and you will receive training in these throughout your degree. You will learn about worldwide concerns such as antimicrobial resistance and emerging pathogens, as well as the beneficial use of microbes in biotechnology for food production and agriculture. Throughout the course there is a strong focus on practical training in microbiological and molecular techniques, which will prepare you for a career as a professional scientist. There are practical modules in Years One and Two and an advanced research project makes up one third of your final year. You will be taught by passionate teaching staff who are experts in their fields and who conduct research in all areas of microbiology. You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities that include a bio-imaging and microscopy suite, modern laboratories and fermentation facilities. In addition to these modern indoor facilities, Aberystwyth University has farms and woodlands for studying environmental microbes and those that impact on animal health.

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WUSCA ranking:
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32/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
51st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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95%
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Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary
£19,000
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Mia
25 Sep 24

Uni is good! However the library is no longer 24 hours and this could impact students work ethic..Read more

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16 Jul 24

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48 Grades / Points required

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Microbiology and Cell Science

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Biology
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Chemistry
41%
Mathematics
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Geography
24%
Psychology
21%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£20,715 per year

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£20,715 per year

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£20715 Per year

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Mia
25 Sep 24
Microbiology BSc (Hons)
Uni is good! However the library is no longer 24 hours and this could impact students work ethic...
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Ewan
16 Jul 24
Microbiology MBiol
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University , Wales

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Aberystwyth University
Penglais Campus Penglais Road Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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