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Microbiology

Entry requirements


112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Biology modules

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level Biology grade C or equivalent

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Biology modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

UCAS Tariff

112-120

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent)

About this course


Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Microbiology

This course provides a solid foundation in microbiology, focusing on microbes and the diseases they cause. It allows you to specialise in your chosen field of interest. This is a highly applied course in which practical work plays a major role.

The course has a strong emphasis on practical learning. You’ll be hands-on from day one with much of your work being carried out in some of the best laboratories in the UK.

**Why study Microbiology at Nottingham Trent University?**

• We've got satisfied students. We are currently second in the UK for student satisfaction in Biology (National Student Survey 2021).

• We have inspiring learning environments. You'll learn in some of the best teaching laboratories in the UK.

• We provide innovative accredited courses. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

• We’re delivering research with impact – Bioscience staff contribute to research activity in a number of areas. NTU has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for research – the highest award achievable.

Find out more: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-hons-microbiology

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£17,150
per year
International
£17,150
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Clifton Campus

Department:

School of Science and Technology

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

79%
Microbiology

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Microbiology and cell science

Teaching and learning

79%
Staff make the subject interesting
93%
Staff are good at explaining things
79%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
93%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

100%
Library resources
79%
IT resources
79%
Course specific equipment and facilities
79%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

96%
UK students
4%
International students
48%
Male students
52%
Female students
71%
2:1 or above
8%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Microbiology and cell science

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£20,000
med
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education
68%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

21%
Natural and social science professionals
17%
Science, engineering and production technicians
14%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

If you want a career in microbiology, then this is the degree to take. The recession hit the job market for microbiologists particularly badly, but things have improved very significantly since then, and microbiologists are now amongst the most employable biological sciences graduates. We don't produce many graduates in the subject every year and a lot take further qualifications on graduating. Microbiology graduates who want to leave the lab can find jobs in most industries - not just in health and hospitals, but in the food and drink, water and ecology sectors, too.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Microbiology and cell science

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£20k

£20k

£25k

£25k

£26k

£26k

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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