Microbiology is the study of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses, and is of immense importance in relation to the environment, agriculture and food, biomedical sciences and biotechnology. Graduates in Microbiology are therefore highly sought after in these fields. Viruses, bacteria and fungi play major roles in the diseases of man, animals and plants. Microbiologists have been central to their diagnosis and in combating such diseases through the discovery of effective therapies. Microorganisms also play a central role in the biosphere, through environmental processing or recycling of elements and waste products. They are also crucial in the manufacture of fermented foods and beverages.
A Level: {'start': ['B', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'B', 'B', None]} | A-level Biology or Double Award Science required. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice. Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2. | Scottish Advanced Higher: {'start': ['B', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'B', 'B', None]} | Advanced Higher Biology required. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers. | Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) | Successful completion of Extended Diploma (180 Level 3 credits) with overall grades DDD. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 6,5,5 to include Higher Level Biology. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | National Extended Diploma must be relevant, ie Applied Science Successful completion of National Extended Diploma (1080 Level 3 GLH) with overall grade DDD. Applicants must have Distinction grades in four specified units to include: Principles of Applied Science I Principles of Applied Science II and two from the following: Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways Genetics & Genetic Engineering Diseases and Infections Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): {'start': ['H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H4', 'H4'], 'end': ['H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3']} | To include Higher Level grade H3 in Biology. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in English and Mathematics. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade 03 in Chemistry.
The tuition fees quoted above are the 2026/27 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise. Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/. — QUB Fees for 2027/28 Entry (Lab based)
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