BSc (Hons) Microbiology at Nottingham Trent University

BSc (Hons) Microbiology is a laboratory-focused degree at NTU's Clifton Campus, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. It covers bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses with a medical and research emphasis, including infectious disease, antibiotics, immunology and bioinformatics.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: Three years full-time, or four years with a placement year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules are Practical Techniques for Biology, Genetics and Immunology, Introduction to Microbiology, Living Systems, Introduction to Biochemistry and Introduction to Physiology. Later topics include microbial genetics and metabolism, virology, synthetic biology and environmental, forensic and molecular microbiology. Teaching is through laboratory classes, lectures, seminars, IT workshops and field trips; assessments include posters, diagnostic reports, data analyses and research papers, mostly open book.

Career pathways

Graduates work as research scientists, microbiologists, microbiology analysts, medical lab assistants and pharmacovigilance specialists, at employers including AstraZeneca, the NHS, Unilever and Catalent. Careers span disease diagnostics, environmental testing, food safety, biotechnology and therapeutics, and graduates have also secured funded PhDs. An optional placement year leads to a Diploma in Professional Practice.

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