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Overview
In the Microbiology programme of the University of Glasgow you’ll receive practical training in aspects of epidemiology at the Marine Biology Station at Millport in the Firth of Clyde. You will have the opportunity to include a specialisation in Bacteriology, Parasitology or Virology.
Microbiology can be taken as an MSci, which includes an additional placement year between year 3 and the final year of the degree. This is normally spent doing research in industry or a research institute, in the UK or overseas, and often attracts a modest salary.
Career Prospects
Our graduates are employed in many different industries, including public health and hospital laboratories, food, brewing and petroleum industries, water and aquaculture companies. Others choose to progress to postgraduate study and follow research careers. Our graduates are equipped with a flexible, broad-based training that takes them in many directions. The final-year options provide ample opportunity for specialisation towards your chosen career.
Career Options
- Environmental microbiologist
- Healthcare scientist
- Infectious disease scientist
- Industrial microbiologist
- Epidemiologist
- Diagnostic development scientist
- Public health specialist
- Pharmaceutical development scientist
- Teacher
Programme Structure
Year 1
- You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills.
Year 2
- In semester 1, you will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology. In semester 2, you will be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests (eg animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology).
Years 3, 4 and 5
- If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will learn about many aspects of microbiology with particular emphasis on prevention, treatment and pathogenicity of bacterial, parasitic and viral infectious diseases. There is also a chance to explore the industrial and environmental applications of microbiology.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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More details
- 26 January: all other UK/EU applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website).
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
480 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 975 other Bachelors in Biology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)
- AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration)
- Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6)
- MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups)
- MD40 – AABB
- Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level Standard Entry Requirements
- AAB – BBB
- Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.
IB Standard Entry Requirements
- 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)
- Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.
Tuition Fee
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International
27930 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27930 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
620 - 1012 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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