Overview

The Microbiology degree offered at Aberystwyth University will help you develop the scientific and analytical skills demanded in a broad range of professions.

Employability

Our graduates have been successful in the following fields:

Research Science;

Clinical Molecular Genetics;

Nature Conservation;

Education.

Students from our department have also progressed to undertake training in Dentistry and Medicine.

Employability is embedded in our teaching. Our students leave Aberystwyth University with skills including:

• research and data analysis skills;

• enhanced mathematical and computational skills;

• effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills;

• a thorough grounding in information technology skills;

• the ability to work independently;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Molecules

Cell Biology

Ecology

Evolution and the Diversity of Life

Exploring Genetics

Metabolism

Microbial Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff 120 - 104
A Levels BBB-BCC with B in Biology
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM in Applied Science. Alternative biology based Level 3 courses may be considered.
International Baccalaureate: 30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall with 7 in Biology

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21875 GBP / year

≈ 21875 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 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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Employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Aberystwyth

Funding

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