BSc Medical Microbiology (C521)
2022 entry
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| UCAS code | C521 |
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| Application method | UCAS |
| Course duration | 3 year(s) full-time |
| Tuition fees |
Fees quoted are for 2021 entry only. Fees for 2022 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2021.
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| Location of course | Clifton campus |
| Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
| Intercalation | Current medical, dental or veterinary science students can apply for entry onto the third year of this course through intercalation. |
About BSc Medical Microbiology
In your first year you will gain a broad understanding of biomedical science and take units in microbiology and diseases caused by microorganisms. In addition to learning about the immune system, you will also study pathology and biochemistry.
In year two you will study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, such as shigella and tuberculosis, and viruses. As well as learning about the immune response to a variety of infectious microbes, you will investigate how bacteria acquire antibiotic resistance.
Our eBiolabs online resources will help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in the first and second year.
In your final year you will take three infection units and an optional unit. You will also undertake a research project or scientific dissertation working in a research group either within the School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine or in one of the surrounding hospitals. Your work may even be published in scientific literature.
The four-year BSc Medical Microbiology with Study in Industry is available via transfer after securing a placement during your second year.
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Course structure
Typical offer for BSc Medical Microbiology - applicants must meet one of the following
| A-level Standard offer |
AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject |
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| A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject or ABC including AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject |
| Science practicals | A pass in the practical element of all English examination board science A-levels is expected. |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject |
| Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C |
| Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science, or Science. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
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| BTEC offer | DDD in Applied Science (2016 series) with Distinction in all of units 13, 14 and two of 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 20 or 21 or BTEC in Applied Science (any series) plus A in A-level Chemistry |
| Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another science/mathematics subject, and Standard Higher: AAABB |
| Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade |
| European Baccalaureate offer | 80% overall, with 8.0 in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject |
| UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
| International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Specified subjects
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics
Applicants must also meet these requirements
| GCSE profile requirements | Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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| English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Admissions statements relate to 2021 entry and will be updated for 2022 entry in summer 2021.
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