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Microbiology BSc Hons

Biological Sciences and Microbiology and Cell Science at

The University of Manchester

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4.8 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

3 years course

LOCATION

Main Site

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Yes

Microbiology BSc Hons

Our BSc Microbiology course involves the study of microorganisms with particular emphasis on the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoan parasites.

Microbiologists are needed to do the research

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member1284596
20th April 23

Microbiology, BSc Hons FullTime

Course provides a nice insight into the field with challenging work but not overloading most of the time. Many optional modules are available so you can shape your uni degree.

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What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for Microbiology BSc Hons

Year 1

Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Microbiology and Cell Science at The University of Manchester

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Microbiology BSc Hons at The University of Manchester

We require grades AAA-AAB, including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences ). You must have a minimum of grades AA in at least two Core Sciences. Applicants predicted/who have achieved a B in their third A level will receive an offer of AAB, while those predicted/who have achieved an A or A* will be eligible for an offer of AAA. If you are taking only one of the above Core Science subjects, we can consider you for an AAA offer if you are also sitting an A level in at least one of Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Physical Education in place of the second Core Science. If your predicted grades are one grade below our minimum entry requirements we may still make you an aspirational offer if you meet our contextual criteria . Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels. For example, Further Mathematics is not considered alongside Mathematics and Human Biology is not considered alongside Biology. If you are concerned there is too much overlap in your A level subjects, please contact us for advice before applying. We believe that practical skills in the sciences are integral to a candidate s understanding and appreciation of these subjects. Therefore we encourage all applicants to undertake any practical skills assessment if it is available in their qualification. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Microbiology and Cell Science at The University of Manchester

English language requirements

6.5
Additional details
With no less than 6.5 in any component. OR an equivalent qualification.

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