Discover the science behind microscopic life with our Microbiology MSci at Birmingham. Combining cell biology, genetic engineering and infection biology you explore how animals, plants, and microorganisms function and interact, preparing you to tackle global challenges. By combining hands-on training with essential skills, we ensure you excel in your career. The Microbiology MSci gives you flexibility to study multiple aspects of biology alongside a core specialism in microbiology, allowing you to shape your microbiology training in areas from human health to conservation and biotechnology to climate change. Join our four-year programme comprising of core (compulsory) and optional modules. Each module will be assessed in different ways depending on the topic you're studying. **Why study Microbiology at Birmingham?** The Microbiology BSc combines training in essential skills required for modern scientists and allows you to immerse yourself in a vibrant research community: The Institute for Microbiology and Infection. - Microbiology Research: Join IMI to tackle global threats like TB, Zika, COVID-19 and antimicrobial resistance. - Professional Placement: Gain real-world experience and boost employability with our industry placement year. - Study Abroad: Spend a year abroad in 300+ destinations, learning and exploring new cultures. - Join BioSoc: Meet fellow students through sports, events, and career-focused activities.
A Level: AAA | To include A Level Biology/Human Biology and a second science: Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award Science at grade 4/C. The typical offer for the MSci course is higher than that for the corresponding three year BSc degree course. However, all candidates who firmly accept the offer as their first choice will be automatically offered a place on the corresponding BSc course should they fail to meet the MSci offer while meeting the standard offer. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | 6, 6, 6 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): D*D*D* | BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance
The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter. — 2027 provisional
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