Overview

Do you want to know more about infectious diseases, which are responsible for a quarter of all deaths and are a major cause of death in infants and young children? This three-year BSc in Medical Microbiology at the University of Leicester will give you a thorough understanding of the range, type, structure and physiology of infectious organisms that cause disease in humans; including the major microbial diseases.

You will appreciate how such organisms infect the human body, understand how microbes can promote both health and disease, and how such infections are prevented, managed or cured.

This course will allow you to learn from both research and clinical scientists so that you can learn about management of infectious disease in clinical environments.

Careers and employability

Degrees prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities.

You will get excellent training in analytical thinking, data-analysis, problem-solving, the communication of complex concepts, and in how to apply scientific methodology to projects.

This unique transferable skills set means that University of Leicester Biological Sciences graduates are highly desirable to employers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Microbiology

Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology

Advanced Topics in Medical Microbiology

Genomes

Molecular Cell Biology

Global Change Biology and Conservation

Physiology and Pharmacology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: ABB, including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. We may consider two AS-levels in place of one A-level. General Studies not accepted.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ grade B. A-level subjects to include two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. General Studies not accepted.

Level 3 Core Maths with A-levels: BBB + Level 3 Core Maths grade B (if Maths not taken as a full A or AS level). A-level subjects to include two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. General Studies not accepted.

GCSE: At least Grade 4/C in both English Language and Maths (if not held at A2/AS-level).

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Science diploma with 45 credits at level three, 30 of which must be at distinction.

International Baccalaureate

Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

Living costs

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