BSc Microbiology and Immunology at Swansea University

Programme overview

Microbiology and Immunology brings together the study of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses with the workings of the immune system, focusing on how they interact in infectious disease and in immune disorders. Industrial and research applications such as novel antimicrobials and immunotherapeutics ground the programme in real-world practice.

Faculty: Medical School | Department: Medical School (Microbiology and Immunology) | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a Foundation Year, Year in Industry or Year Abroad; 5 years with additional variants) | Intake: September 2026 and September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules are Genetics, Genomics and Evolution and Infection and Immunity, with Skills for being a Medical Scientist, Introductory Biochemistry, Human Physiology and Cell Biology. Year 2 includes Microbial Molecular Genetics, with Techniques in Molecular Biology, Human Immunology and Skills for Researchers.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue academic and medical research, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, biofuels, education, agriculture, bioinformatics and further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer AAB-BCC to include A Level Biology. BTEC D*DD with A Level Biology grade B, or D*DD to include 4 optional Level 3 modules from Biology. UK Access: 27 Distinctions, 15 Merits and 3 Passes, of which 15 credits must be from Biology courses. T Levels: Distinction in T Level Science (occupational specialism: laboratory sciences). Mixed qualifications: 104-136 UCAS tariff points, to include 40 in A level Biology. International Baccalaureate: 32 to include 6 at Higher Level Biology. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,900 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition; international fees rise by 3% for each subsequent year of study Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a Foundation Year, Year in Industry or Year Abroad; 5 years with add

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