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Microbiology and cell science degrees in the UK

There are 72 microbiology and cell science courses at 23 universities and colleges across the UK. The median student satisfaction score is 86%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 144 UCAS points. 86% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £27,000. 21 courses offer a placement year.

Courses72
Median satisfaction86%
In work or study86%
Median salary£27,000

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BSc (Hons) Microbiology Basingstoke College of Technology 3 years · Full-time · University of Reading
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.Optional placement yearOptional foundation year
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MBiol (Hons) Microbiology THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS 4 years · Full-time · The University of Leeds
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£26,500
Accredited: This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology University of Dundee 4 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£25,500
Accredited: Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY 4 years · Full-time · Clifton Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Placement year includedOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology (with Foundation Year) NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY 4 years · Full-time · Clifton Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Foundation year included
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS 3 years · Full-time · The University of Leeds
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
87%
In work or study
100%
Median salary
£26,500
Accredited: This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Immunology Keele University 3 years · Full-time · Keele University
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
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MSci (Hons) Microbiology and Immunology Keele University 4 years · Full-time · Keele University
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Immunology with a Foundation Year Keele University 4 years · Full-time · Keele University
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Foundation year included
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MSci (Hons) Microbiology and Immunology with Foundation Year Keele University 5 years · Full-time · Keele University
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Foundation year included
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY 3 years · Full-time · Clifton Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
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BSc (Hons) Molecular Cell Biology University of York 3 years · Full-time · The University of York
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£26,500
Accredited: Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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MBiol (Hons) Molecular Cell Biology University of York 4 years · Full-time · The University of York
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£26,500
Accredited: Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology Aberystwyth University 3 years · Full-time · Aberystwyth
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£24,500
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
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MBiol (Hons) Microbiology Aberystwyth University 4 years · Full-time · Aberystwyth
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£24,500
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology (with year in industry) Aberystwyth University 4 years · Full-time · Aberystwyth
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£24,500
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Placement year included
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology Queen's University Belfast 3 years · Full-time · Queen's University Belfast
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
75%
Median salary
£28,000
Accredited: Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Molecular Biology MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
84%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£24,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Biotechnology University of York 3 years · Full-time · The University of York
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
83%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£27,000
Accredited: Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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MBiol (Hons) Biotechnology University of York 4 years · Full-time · The University of York
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
83%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£27,000
Accredited: Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Immunology (with a Modern Language) Xaverian College 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
81%
In work or study
81%
Median salary
£27,000
Accredited: This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.Year abroad includedOptional foundation year
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology with a Modern Language Xaverian College 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
81%
In work or study
81%
Median salary
£27,000
Accredited: This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.Optional placement yearYear abroad included
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BSc (Hons) Immunology with Entrepreneurship Xaverian College 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
79%
In work or study
100%
Median salary
£28,000
Accredited: This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.Optional foundation year
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