Microbiology BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Imperial College London, based in London, taught full-time over 3 years. 77% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £32,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA.
A-Level Entry
AAA
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
76.8%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£32,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this 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.
Biological Sciences 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.
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Biology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £32,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ