Microbiology

University of Glasgow
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Biology

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,500

About this course

Microbiology is the study of all aspects of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites including their identification, transmission, interaction with the host in disease and the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance.

You’ll receive practical training in aspects of epidemiology at the Marine Biology Station at Millport in the Firth of Clyde. You will have the opportunity to include a specialisation in Bacteriology, Parasitology or Virology.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
2112 Biological scientists
1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
9112 Forestry and related workers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Biology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,500