Overview

Combining cell biology, genetic engineering and infection biology you explore how animals, plants, and microorganisms function and interact, preparing you to tackle global challenges. By combining hands-on training with essential skills, we ensure you excel in your career.

The Microbiology degree at University of Birmingham gives you flexibility to study multiple aspects of biology alongside a core specialism in microbiology, allowing you to shape your microbiology training in areas from human health to conservation and biotechnology to climate change.

Career opportunities

The University of Birmingham is one of the country’s most consistently soughtâ€‘after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and has been for the last decade (High Fliers ‘Graduate Market in 2026’ report). The courses are committed to your future career, and university is just the start.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Enterprise

Genetic Engineering and Data Science

Genetics

Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry

Alpine and Glacial Ecology in Norway

Cell and Developmental Biology

Critical Issues for 21st Century Ecosystems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Microbiology View 85 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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4.5

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General requirements

A Level

AAB including Biology / Human Biology + 1 from Chemistry / Physics / Maths / Further Maths / Statistics / Geology / Geography / Psychology

6,6,5 including Biology / Human Biology + 1 from Chemistry / Physics / Maths: Analysis and Approaches / Maths: Applications and Interpretation/ Statistics / Geology / Geography / Psychology

BTEC

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30180 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Birmingham

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