MBiol (Hons) Microbiology and Infection at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. You will study aspects of microbiology including the identification of microorganisms, how they are transmitted, how they interact with the host in disease and how they can be controlled. The Master of Microbiology and Infection (MBiol) is a four-year programme, in which students first follow the three-year BSc in Microbiology and Infection, and then continue into a fourth year, subject to performance.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In this first year, you’ll gain an understanding of core concepts of biology as well as the fundamental principles of immunity, infection, and therapy. You will also study how organisms develop and function and learn about ecology and the global environment. Compulsory modules in year one include Biology Core Concepts, Origins, Specialisations, Challenges and Therapeutics, Introductory Practical Skills in Biosciences I, From Individuals to Ecosystem, Study and Communication Skills Tutorials, Introductory Practical Skills in Biosciences 2.

Career pathways

Typical types of roles/routes our graduates have gone on include:

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB including Biology and a second science, preferably Chemistry, at A level.; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; Subject requirements: Accepted science subjects: Applied ICT Biology (and Human Biology) Chemistry Computer Science Economics Electronics Environmental Science Further Mathematics Geography Geology ICT Life and Health Sciences Mathematics Psychology Physics Statistics. For applicants from England, where A levels in Biology, Chemistry or Physics have been taken, we will also require a pass in the Practical Endorsement.; BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 or 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II). For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction.; IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science) or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science).; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £16,500 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences