Microbiology with Professional Experience

Expand your knowledge of some of the planet's most dominant life forms, and take part in research projects with a global impact, on our BSc Microbiology with Professional Experience degree. This four-year course includes a year-long professional placement between your second and final year of study.

You'll learn about the fundamental properties, genetics and physiology of diverse microbes. Options will then allow you to focus on areas that most interest you, including medical, environmental or food microbiology.

Our microbiology course has a strong practical basis, and you will learn a wide variety of techniques such as microbial genetics, biochemistry and propagation. During your final year you will have the oportunity to spend three months working on an original research project of your choice.

For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-microbiology-with-professional-experience