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BSc Microbiology

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (General) - BSc (Gen)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-OCT-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Microbes are the basis of our planets ecosystem. They are essential to the health of life across the planet, and the delivery of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They can be used in biotechnology such as for improving crop yield, while others spoil crops and cause devastating diseases such as COVID-19 and cholera. So it is essential we understand how they work.

On our BSc Microbiology course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to help resolve interconnected global crises such as pollution, climate change, food insecurity, antibiotic resistance and infectious diseases. You will learn from world-leading microbiologists about the different kinds of microbes (bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists and viruses) and their interactions with animals – including humans – and the environment, as well as how they can be used for the benefit of all. Only a small fraction of all the microbes that exist have been grown in the laboratory, so you will learn about novel approaches – like metagenomics – to investigate this ''microbial dark matter''.

You will gain a range of practical skills in our modern STEM Centre Laboratory. This hands-on lab training throughout your first and second years will prepare you for your final-year research project.

Tuition fees

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£ 23,200per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    45th out of 94 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    126 55%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    42nd

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    11th

    30

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