Overview

This specialist Microbiology BSc course from Imperial focuses on all types of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Quick Facts:

You will acquire all the skills you need for a career in modern microbiology, covering the fundamental science of different types of microorganism as well as the important biotechnological, industrial, medical, food and agricultural applications.
Life sciences graduates enjoy excellent career opportunities. Most of our graduates study for a higher degree in life sciences and many follow careers in the field, particularly in the research and management areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, biomedical science, food technology, agrisciences, and pest, disease and environmental management.
Similar opportunities exist for life scientists in government and independent laboratories involved in medical research, public health, forensic investigation, disease research, conservation, and pollution. Some of our graduates also go on to work in medical careers, become teachers, or even work in the media.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

Co-founder, Environmental startup

Software Engineer, Accenture

PhD Student, Francis Crick Institute

Research Associate, Genomics and genetics research institute

Scientific Officer, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Chemistry and Microbiology

Evolution and Diversity

Cell Biology and Genetics

Ecology and Evolution

Applied Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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125

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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Credits

150 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Microbiology View 92 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

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

69

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS course code: C500

A-levels

Minimum entry standards

A in Biology

A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics

A in another subject

International Baccalaureate

Minimum entry standards

6 in Biology at higher level

6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level

Advanced Placements

5 in Biology

5 in Chemistry, Physics (B or C) or Calculus (AB or BC)

5 in another subject

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45500 GBP / year

≈ 45500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.