MSci Microbiology with Professional Placement at University of Birmingham

The Microbiology with Professional Placement MSci offers a game-changing experience by combining academic excellence with a transformative year of industry training. Gain invaluable skills and real-world expertise to launch your career ahead of the competition!. Join our four-year programme consisting of core (compulsory) and optional modules.

Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated masters) (with placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each academic year consists of 120 credits, typically divided into 20-credit modules. The final year includes a 40-credit research project, providing an opportunity to engage deeply with a specialised area of your interest. Modules include Cell Biology & Physiology, Discovering Biosciences Skills and Enterprise, Ecological Concepts and Plant Sciences, Genetics I, Introduction to Evolution and Animal Biology, Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology, Communication and Enterprise.

Career pathways

The Biological Sciences degree from Birmingham opens doors to a world of exciting career possibilities across diverse industries. Graduates are highly sought after, consistently ranking among the top in the Russell Group for employability.

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