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

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Sutton Bonington Campus

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Sutton Bonington Campus

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22-SEP-25

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3 Years

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Microbiologists play an important role in helping to prevent disease, develop new treatments, clean up the environment, and keep food safe. Using our £5 million Super Lab youll find out how to use microbes in the development of vaccines and medicines. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our degree has been independently assessed. As an accredited degree, youll learn how to work with level 2 pathogens safely. These are biological agents that can cause disease such as Staphylococcus ...Read more

Microbiologists play an important role in helping to prevent disease, develop new treatments, clean up the environment, and keep food safe. Using our £5 million Super Lab you'll find out how to use microbes in the development of vaccines and medicines. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our degree has been independently assessed. As an accredited degree, you'll learn how to work with level 2 pathogens safely. These are biological agents that can cause disease such as Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria and Salmonella. You'll develop your laboratory skills and learn: - sterile technique - how to identify bacteria (including pathogenic bacteria) - how to grow and characterise bacteria in the laboratory - the mechanisms of anti-microbial resistance - how to detect and count viruses - gene analysis and cloning All microbiology teaching staff are actively involved in research. This ensures that you are learning up-to-date topics and ideas. We aim to produce graduates who are ready to go out and help tackle some of the biggest problems facing our world today.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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Employment rate
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90%
Average salary
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Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Amelia
27 Jan 23

It has plenty of things to do, from archery to boxing to art! There are many societies to join from religious societies to political societies to a dog walking society! It's close..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
03 Mar 15

Good teaching, Good uni, Good city. Would..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M1,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A - B Grades / Points required

AAB including two science-based subjects at A level. Accepted subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geology and Geography.Alternatively, ABB including 2 accepted science subjects plus an A In the EPQ.Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Science and Society, General Studies and Leisure studies not accepted.

This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AA in two science-based subjects. Accepted Advanced Highers subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Geography.

To include 2 science-based subjects. Accepted subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Geography. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades AABBB.

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied.The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 30 graded Level 3 credits must be achieved at Distinction from acceptable science units, plus 15 graded Level 3 credits at Merit.

To include two science-based subjects. Accepted subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Geography.

Considered alongside ABB including two science-based subjects at A level. Accepted subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geology and Geography.

including Higher Level 5 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Applications and Interpretations, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Physics, Geography, Psychology (including quantitative data analysis), Environmental Science (including quantitative data analysis). Alternatively, HL5 in any one of these subjects plus Standard Level 5 in two other subjects from this list.Alternatively, 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates, to include two of Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Applications and Interpretations, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Physics, Geography, Psychology (including quantitative data analysis), Environmental Science (including quantitative data analysis).Alternatively, 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates, to include 1 of Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Applications and Interpretations, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Physics, Geography, Psychology (including quantitative data analysis), Environmental Science (including quantitative data analysis) plus Standard Level 5 in two other sciences from this list.

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade A. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades A,B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

This qualification - or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - is accepted alongside two science-based subjects at A level or equivalent. Accepted A level or equivalent subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Geography.

Popular A-level subjects

Microbiology and Cell Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
90%
Chemistry
66%
Mathematics
58%
Geography
22%
Physics
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£28,600 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£28,600 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Amelia
27 Jan 23
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It has plenty of things to do, from archery to boxing to art! There are many societies to join from religious societies to political societies to a dog walking society! It's close...
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03 Mar 15
Microbiology BSc (Hons)
Good teaching, Good uni, Good city. Would...
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