Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Microbiology (with Professional Experience) (C502)

Expand one's knowledge of some of the planet's most dominant life forms, and take part in research projects with a global impact on this BSc Microbiology with Professional Experience course. As part of the UK's oldest microbiology department students can develop laboratory skills in purpose-built microbiology facilities and be taught by world-leading experts, with particular strengths in virology and bacteriology. Furthermore, students will benefit from membership of the Society for General Microbiology and strong links with industry.

Through the course, learn about the fundamental properties, genetics and physiology of diverse microbes. Options will then allow students to focus on areas of most interest, including medical, environmental or food microbiology. Students will also have the chance to carry out a year-long industrial placement or a paid vacation studentship in order to gain valuable work and research experience.

Students will carry out a year-long industrial placement between the second and final year. Student in previous years have worked at Public Health England’s Porton Down and Colindale laboratories, GSK, AstraZeneca and Covance. Students can also choose to spend a year abroad, typically carrying out research in an academic laboratory.