Microbiology University of Southampton

Overview

On this MSci Microbiology degree you'll develop skills across a range of microbiology areas and explore topics such as:

• antimicrobial resistance and its link to One Health
• understanding the microbiome – from human to planetary health
• use of microbes in biotechnology
• understanding biofilms and their impact

Throughout the course, you'll also cover a wider range of subjects available across our biology and biomedical science degrees to expand your knowledge. You'll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional modules to tailor your learning to your interests. In your fourth year you'll study a microbiology focused skills module, developing key capabilities relevant for the workplace or further study.

Careers services and support

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you. This support includes: 

• work experience schemes
• CV and interview skills and workshops
• networking events
• careers fairs attended by top employers
• a wealth of volunteering opportunities
• study abroad and summer school opportunities 

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

Your career ideas and graduate job opportunities may change while you're at university. So it is important to take time to regularly reflect on your goals, speak to people in industry and seek advice and up-to-date information from Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise professionals at the University.