Microbiology - MBiol
Aberystwyth University
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If you are fascinated by microbes, you will thrive on our MBiol Microbiology degree course here at Aberystwyth University. By choosing to study MBiol Microbiology, you will give yourself a head start by combining a BSc with an extra year of study at postgraduate level to graduate with a Masters qualification. During the three years studying at undergraduate level, you will explore the fascinating world of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and their role in infectious diseases in humans, animals and ...Read more

If you are fascinated by microbes, you will thrive on our MBiol Microbiology degree course here at Aberystwyth University. By choosing to study MBiol Microbiology, you will give yourself a head start by combining a BSc with an extra year of study at postgraduate level to graduate with a Masters qualification. During the three years studying at undergraduate level, you will explore the fascinating world of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and their role in infectious diseases in humans, animals and plants. During your final year studying at Masters level, you will have the opportunity to apply your subject-specific knowledge and understanding to an independent scientific research project conducted in close collaboration with one of our research groups. If you want to play a part in solving big global problems such as climate change, pollution and antibiotic resistance, a degree in Microbiology is a good place to start, and our MBiol Microbiology degree will give you the breadth and depth of knowledge required to pursue a successful career as a professional scientist.

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67/279
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51st
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45th
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Freya
27 Jan 25

I love the area - it’s beautiful. love the freedom of living away from home. Cooking for myself is a fun challenge that opens the door to trying new delicious things and being..Read more

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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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£20,715 per year

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£20,715 per year

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Freya
27 Jan 25
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I love the area - it’s beautiful. love the freedom of living away from home. Cooking for myself is a fun challenge that opens the door to trying new delicious things and being...
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Mia
25 Sep 24
Microbiology
Uni is good! However the library is no longer 24 hours and this could impact students work ethic...
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Aberystwyth University
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Penglais Campus Penglais Road Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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