Microbiology is the study of all aspects of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites including their identification, transmission, interaction with the host in disease and the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance.

You’ll receive practical training in aspects of epidemiology at the Marine Biology Station at Millport in the Firth of Clyde. You will have the opportunity to include a specialisation in Bacteriology, Parasitology or Virology.

Life Sciences at Glasgow

With hands-on experience and flexible degrees, studying at the School of Life Sciences challenges you to apply the theory of the classroom in practical situations, in the lab or the field. We offer an extremely wide range of courses in human and animal biology, biomolecular sciences, infection and immunity.

Our aim is to offer internationally competitive degrees that meet the needs of today’s science graduates. To achieve this aim, we utilise the research and teaching strengths of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences to provide our graduates with the skills necessary for success in any chosen career.

We have a large and diverse student body, which includes Scottish, UK, EU and international students. We regularly welcome visiting and exchange students, and we believe in the many advantages our students gain from adding an international dimension to their studies.

Strengths of the school include:

• substantial flexibility within our range of degree programmes
• an opportunity for you to gain experience working or studying abroad
• annual field courses to destinations around the globe
• access to the University’s world-renowned museums of Anatomy and Zoology
• top-quality student experience.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Our graduates are employed in many different industries, including public health and hospital laboratories, food, brewing and petroleum industries, water and aquaculture companies. Others choose to progress to postgraduate study and follow research careers. Our graduates are equipped with a flexible, broad-based training that takes them in many directions. The final-year options provide ample opportunity for specialisation towards your chosen career.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Environmental microbiologist
• Healthcare scientist
• Infectious disease scientist
• Industrial microbiologist
• Epidemiologist
• Diagnostic development scientist
• Public health specialist
• Pharmaceutical development scientist
• Teacher