Overview

With the Microbiology and Infection (Hons) degree programme at University of Liverpool , you will study a broad range of modules which cover areas such as molecular microbiology, infectious disease and global health, immunology, therapeutics and genomics with the opportunity to specialise and carry out your own research project.

You’ll learn and develop those important transferable skills in communication, team working, project management and computing with practical sessions and group work.

Career

As a Biosciences graduate from the University of Liverpool, you will have an excellent set of career options ahead of you.

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

Postgraduate study: (MBiolSci, MSc, MRes, MPhil or PhD)
Public sector – research institutes, government departments, the National Health Service, forensic science and the Environment Agency
Commercial sectors – pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, water and agriculture industries
Journalists and information/liaison officers – by developments in molecular biology and biotechnology
Teaching profession by taking a postgraduate qualification (PGCE)
Routes to postgraduate Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology core concepts, principles, and fundamentals
Development, function, immunity, infection, and therapeutics
Genetics, Microbiology & Infection
Intermediary Practical Research Skills for Life Sciences
Academic & professional skills tutorials
Practical Skills in Microbiology, Infection & Disease
The Cellular Basis of Health & Disease
Molecular Microbiology & Therapeutics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Microbiology View 95 other Bachelors in Microbiology in United Kingdom

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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

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

ABB includig Biology and a second science, preferably Chemistry, at A level.
GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics
Subject requirements: Also accepted as a second science: Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Geology and Applied Science.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
International Baccalaureate: 33 points including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science).
Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3

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Tuition Fees

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32000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 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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