Prospective Students
Microbiology (BSc)
UCAS Code:
- C500 BSc/Micro3 (3 years)
- C501 BSc/Micro4 (with Professional Training Year)
- C502 BSc/MicPY (with Preliminary Year)
- C503 BSc/Mipypt (with Preliminary and Professional Training Year)
3 years (4 years sandwich) (Full-time) / n/a (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)
The Microbiology degree programme caters for anyone interested in studying all organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Modules range from Medical Microbiology, to Genetic Manipulation, through Microbial Biodiversity and Ecology, to Microbial Physiology & Biochemistry.
You will learn about the roles that microbes play in the environment, including their vital contribution to the destruction of pollutants, and also the problems they cause, such as infectious diseases, structural damage in our houses, and food spoilage. The important roles of microbes in food and drink production are also covered. You will receive hands-on training in modern laboratory research techniques, and gain practical experience of widely transferable skills in computing, statistics, data analysis and presentation.
You may be fascinated by the ways that microbes produce hydrogen, methane or visible light, or how others resist the effects of antibiotics, or irradiation levels that would kill a human. Ways in which to harness such properties for use by society await discovery. The practical skills and knowledge provided by this degree could turn you into the sort of expert who might make such discoveries. In recent years almost 80% of our Microbiology graduates have obtained related employment or places on higher degree courses.
Students taking the four year sandwich programme spend their third year on placement, typically in an industrial laboratory or similar environment which is arranged with the help of the School.
Typical Offer
AAB- ABB (340-320 points)
Entry Requirements
3 A-levels, normally including Biology and at least one other science subject, preferably Chemistry. Two AS subjects may be accepted in lieu of a third GCE A-Level.
Alternative Entry Requirements
Applications from those offering alternative/vocational/overseas qualifications (eg Access, Vocational A-level) are welcome as are those who may have combinations of qualifications or other relevant work/life experience.
Detailed Admissions Criteria
Please click here for a full list of entry requirements and admissions criteria for this degree programme.
Next intake: September each year
School Contact
Name: Dr Peter Randerson Admissions Tutor
Telephone: 029 2087 4148
Fax: 029 2087 4116
Email: biomedical-ug@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/biosi