BSc (Hons)Microbiology

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	C500

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) - good results in Biology - good results in another science subject (preferably Chemistry) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 169 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..iology-bsc-hons/overview

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

Core modules:

Molecules and Cells
Evolution and Biodiversity
Grand Challenges in Biology
Experimental Skills
Essential Skills for Life Sciences I
Microbiology
Biochemical Methods

Plus two of the following optional modules:

Introduction to Physiology and
Pharmacology
Applied Genetic and Molecular Technologies
Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
Animal Biodiversity
Developmental Biology
Ecology and Global Environment

Programme Year Two

Core modules:

Biotechnology
Virology
Essential Skills for Life Sciences II
Techniques in Cell Biology
Advanced Microbiological Techniques

Plus three of the following optional theory modules:

The Multicellular Organism
The Immune System in Health and Disease
Regulatory and Neuro-Physiology
Principles of Pharmacology
Genome Organisation and Maintenance
Veterinary Parasitology and Public Health

And two of the following practical modules

E-Biology
Molecular Science
Advanced Biochemical Techniques
Advanced Genetics Techniques

Programme Year Three

In the Honours year, students have the opportunity to engage in research project work using specialised apparatus alongside members of the Microbiology Research Group and other departments, including Medical Microbiology, Tropical Medicine and Veterinary Preclinical Sciences. This provides a thorough training in experimental science and is an important component of the degree assessment.

Core modules:

Advanced Skills in Microbiology
Bacterial Disease Mechanisms
Advanced Biotechnology
Viral Disease Mechanisms
Microbial Diversity and Versatility
Research Project

Plus one of the following optional modules:

Cell Signalling and Signal Transduction
Molecular Medicine
Protein Structure, Function and Organisation
Gene Expression and Development
Evolution
Parasitology
Topics in Global Health

Career opportunities

In the public sector, Life Sciences graduates are in demand in research institutes, government departments, the National Health Service, forensic science and the Environment Agency. Commercial sectors that actively recruit graduates from the Life Sciences include the pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, water and agriculture industries.

There is also an increasing demand for life scientists to contribute to the public understanding of science as journalists and information/liaison officers, in view of the ethical and environmental issues that arise, for example, by developments in molecular biology and biotechnology.