BSc Medical Microbiology with Study in Industry
2027 entry
Course summary
This four-year degree is similar to BSc Medical Microbiology but gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in medical microbiology in commercial or other research as an employee during your third year. This may be in a biotech or pharmaceutical company or a research institute in the UK or abroad.
Entry to the Study in Industry course is by transfer after you have secured a placement. Applications are made during the second year.
Our students are very well equipped to secure placements, in part because of their extensive practical experience during the first and second year. Our eBiolabs dynamic laboratory manual is available to help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions.
You will have the opportunity to develop your employability skills in the Biomedical Research, Employability and Enterprise Skills unit in the second year.
Course structure
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Medical Microbiology with Study in Industry can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement
Fees
Home students
- Year
- Year 1 fee
- 2027/28
- £10,050
International students
- Year
- Year 1 fee
- 2027/28
- £34,700
Further fees information
You will pay a reduced fee during the year in industry / on placement.
If you are studying an undergraduate course part-time, your tuition fee will normally be calculated pro rata to the full-time fee for the course.
Fees are subject to annual review and are liable to rise each year.
Home fees will be set in line with UK government policy and updated as per their guidance, while international fees increase annually in line with expected inflation rises.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.