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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Microbiology course at Imperial College London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Must include: A in Biology A in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C500
Here's what Imperial College London says about its Microbiology course.
Focus your study on all types of microorganisms and acquire theoretical and practical skills for a career in microbiology on this three-year course.
Microbiology at Imperial aims to understand the behaviour of living systems from the level of cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems.
This course focuses on all types of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses.
You'll learn the fundamental science of different types of microorganisms, as well as the important biotechnological, industrial, medical, food and agricultural applications.
After developing your understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology, you'll move on to advanced study. Here, you can tailor the course to your interests and complete a research project that's laboratory, data or field-based.
Your teaching will be enriched by an internationally leading research programme, with teaching delivered through laboratory work, lectures, tutorials, seminars and site visits.
Source: Imperial College London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Microbiology
Start date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
We recommend reviewing our course page for the latest information regarding the curriculum (including core and optional modules) and course structure, as this information may be subject to periodic change.
Imperial College London reviews
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1st year student
SOOOO MANY CLUBS. Theyu2019re all free so many things to do and try out.
1 year ago
1st year student
London is alive thereu2019s lots to do and see which is nice! But it is all expensive!
1 year ago
1st year student
Iu2019m not sure on the support as I havenu2019t applied and looked but there is options. It is very expensive for the accommodation. The shops you have to be careful on what you buy a week. But that is London
1 year ago
1st year student
Each course has a wellbeing officer and mine is so nice! Thereu2019s a room to sleep in if needed as I have a health issue. Teachers are happy to explain things during a tutorial (where you can ask teacher anything and work with course mates)
1 year ago
1st year student
Library is very clean, only uni students can get it. The only problem is thereu2019s sometimes mice. My accommodation has 25 in a flat and the kitchen is disgusting! Iu2019m paying u00a3280 per week! Thereu2019s mould and Iu2019ve tried telling people to clean but I try and clean but it always gets ...
1 year ago
1st year student
Lecturers are generally really good. Some a lot better than the others. The structure is very good. I know whatu2019s next lecture and what to revise/write for next lecture. The only problem is some modules arenu2019t clear so I find YouTube a lot more helpful. You have to do a lot of your own work
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Imperial College London students who took the Microbiology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
73%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
61%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
61%
low
Academic support
81%
low
Academic support
81%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
low
How well organised is your course?
56%
low
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Imperial College London. These students are taking Microbiology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | A* | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Psychology | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Imperial College London graduates who took Microbiology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
88%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15%
Finance Professionals
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Imperial College London graduates who took Microbiology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.6k
First year after graduation
£37.4k
Third year after graduation
£46k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Microbiology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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