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

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Microbiology focuses on the biology of micro-organisms that are unicellular, multicellular or acellular (without cells). This includes microbes like bacteria and fungi, and covers concepts like growth and regulation, and how microbes react with each other and their environments.We also look at how micro-organisms work collectively to maximise their success, and how we can manipulate them and their behaviour with a view to improving health.The degree starts as a broad-based curriculum where ...Read more

Microbiology focuses on the biology of micro-organisms that are unicellular, multicellular or acellular (without cells). This includes microbes like bacteria and fungi, and covers concepts like growth and regulation, and how microbes react with each other and their environments.We also look at how micro-organisms work collectively to maximise their success, and how we can manipulate them and their behaviour with a view to improving health.The degree starts as a broad-based curriculum where you’ll study a wide range of life sciences topics at Levels 1 and 2. You’ll then focus more on key aspects of microbiology at Levels 3 and 4.

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What students say
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Fraser
01 Mar 23

The University of Dundee is a campus beside the city centre getting the best of both worlds. Being sat between Scotland's other major cities and with in an arms reach of the..Read more

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Tegan-jai
01 Mar 23

University of Dundee is definitely a good place to study if you're interested in life sciences, the courses are all incredibly engaging along with experienced and understanding..Read more

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CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D15M15P15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

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

MMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

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Pass Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Latest Microbiology reviews

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F
Fraser
01 Mar 23
Microbiology
The University of Dundee is a campus beside the city centre getting the best of both worlds. Being sat between Scotland's other major cities and with in an arms reach of the...
Read more
T
Tegan-jai
01 Mar 23
Microbiology
University of Dundee is definitely a good place to study if you're interested in life sciences, the courses are all incredibly engaging along with experienced and understanding...
Read more
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University of Dundee
Nethergate Dundee Dundee City DD1 4HN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.2 miles away

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