Overview

On the Microbiology (Hons) course from Nottingham Trent University you’ll start designing your own experiments and trying things out. Problem solving skills are valuable for any graduate and we make sure you develop these right from the start of your course, with lots of opportunities to test things out and learn by doing.

We’ve also embedded employability skills in the course, so you are not only learning theory and skills, but you know where to find your dream job and how to apply for it.

In your second year you’ll take part in the Microbiology Society’s Unearthed Scheme. Through testing your own soil samples you’ll be trying to isolate antibiotic producing bacteria. Your results will be used as part of the data collect from around the world.

Careers and employability

With a degree in Microbiology you will be equipped to be competitive for any bioscience related job role. Our strong emphasis on research led teaching will also put you in good stead for a continued progression into postgraduate study and doctoral training.

You have the option to go on to:

postgraduate study, or employment research and development

management and technical sales in the bioscience sector

technical positions in the food and beverage industry and environmental sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Techniques for Biology

Genetics and Immunology

Living Systems

Human Physiology

Applied Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels – BBB, including Biology; or

BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM, including relevant Biology modules; or

120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade B equivalent in Biology; and

GCSEs – English, Maths and Science grade C / 4

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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