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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Microbiology course at University of Strathclyde.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
"Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry. GCSE Maths 6/B and GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B Year 2 entry requires ABB (Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology. GCSE Maths 6/B and GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B) "
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C500
Here's what University of Strathclyde says about its Microbiology course.
Have an impact on the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease.
Why Microbiology at Strathclyde? Ranked top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024). Our courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners. Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology. Opportunity to study and take part in lab-based research abroad. Choose at the end of Year 2 to progress to joint Honours or an Integrated Masters degree in any of the biomolecular sciences. Our MSci programmes are appropriate if you are interested in an academic or research-related career.
Your Career Graduates have found jobs in the development of drugs, food processing, protecting the environment, fighting disease or slowing the ageing process. Recent graduates are working in a variety of positions including research in academia, NHS/private sector laboratory technician, clinical support worker, and in areas such as medical writing, clinical drug trials, medical sales, and production control. The transferable skills you gain will prepare you for a career not only in science but also in areas such as finance, management, marketing, sales, business and media. IBMS accreditation of the BSc Honours in Biomedical Science ensures that this degree meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council which is essential if you wish to pursue a career in an NHS laboratory.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science - MSci
Department
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
Location
University of Strathclyde | Glasgow
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Microbiology
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Strathclyde reviews
Showing 38 reviews
3rd year student
Student union is nice and modern. However maybe more of a range of events could be held/drink deals
1 year ago
3rd year student
Glasgow uni life is great, thereu2019s always something to do
1 year ago
3rd year student
Accommodation costs for halls were relatively reasonably priced for city centre. Student union is slightly expensive.
1 year ago
3rd year student
Support is available through student union however I would say lecturers have limited empathy for students and their circumstances
1 year ago
3rd year student
Facilities are good, hours of the library is good. Library is kept very clean. However some software we are required to use does not run well on the computers eg Aspen Plus
1 year ago
3rd year student
University is in the city centre, it has a modern student union however theyu2019re could be more events and more promotional deals on food and drink to help out students living on a budget
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 University of Strathclyde 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
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
64%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
74%
low
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
66%
low
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
70%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Strathclyde. These students are taking Microbiology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Business Studies | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Strathclyde graduates who took Microbiology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Business and public service associate professionals
30%
Sales occupations
15%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Strathclyde graduates who took Microbiology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about University of Strathclyde on The Student Room.
Chat with University of Strathclyde
This is the official rep account for the University of Strathclyde. We would love to hear from you, so please feel free to ask any questions you have about our courses, student life, funding etc. We are more than happy to help!
For more than 200 years Strathclyde has been delivering academic excellence through world-class research and teaching, providing students with flexible, innovative learning in preparation for their chosen career path.
We were delighted to have won Times Higher Education University of the Year 2019 – the only university to be awarded the UK-wide award twice. We were also recognised as Scottish University of the Year 2020 by the Sunday Times Good University Guide, and have been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize three times, the highest national honour awarded to our sector.
We are transforming our campus to create a first -class working learning environment. Our new £31 million Strathclyde Sport building provides a range of sport and wellbeing facilities for students, staff and the local community. Our brand new £60 million Learning & Teaching building, completed in 2021 is located in the centre of the campus. Designed with students and staff in mind, the hub includes leading-edge teaching facilities and provides a new home for student support services and the Students’ Union.
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