BSc Medical Microbiology at University of Bristol

Programme overview

In your first year of our BSc Medical Microbiology degree you'll gain a broad understanding of biomedical sciences, and take units covering microbiology and diseases caused by microorganisms. You'll also learn about the immune system and study pathology and biochemistry. In your second year, you'll study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, such as shigella and tuberculosis, and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates go on to study for an MSc or PhD prior to a career in biomedical research or go on to study medicine. Other graduates find employment in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, work in academic or clinical laboratories, or choose to use their transferable skills in health services or non-scientific careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. A-level contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another science/mathematics subject, and Higher: AAABB. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code C521).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,700 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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