Program Overview

Microbiology (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

Attendance

Full-time

Campus

Preston Campus

Start

September 2025

Duration

4 years

UCAS Code

MB11

Delivery

In-person

Course Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Microbiology (with Foundation Year) course is designed to help you develop your knowledge of how the human body functions and gain the skills you need to progress to a full honours degree. You'll learn about health and disease, and develop your understanding of microbiology in relation to global health.

Why Study with Us

• Our course covers aspects of modern-day microbiology, including biochemistry, biomedicine, physiology, pharmacology, and molecular biology.
• You'll gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious, and well-equipped laboratory facilities.
• You'll have the chance to go on an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience.

What You'll Do

• Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops.
• You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students in different science-based degree programmes.
• The research activities of our staff enhance our teaching and will enrich your learning experience. Our courses are shaped by research-informed teaching.

Modules

Foundation Year

• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Essential Science Skills
• Biological Sciences

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Biosciences
• Essential Skills in Biosciences
• Biosciences in Practice

Year 2

• Bioscience Practical Skills
• Molecules to Cells
• Microbiology and Global Health

Year 3

• Research Project
• Clinical Microbiology for Healthcare Science
• Microbial Biotechnology

Entry Requirements

• UCAS: 64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental science or Applied Science
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including science
• BTEC Diploma: MM including science
• Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points including science
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 64 points from Higher Level Subjects including science
• T Level - P (D or E) in Science or Healthcare Science
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 for the first year, £9,535 per year
• International: £17,250 for the first year, £17,325 per year

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Foundation Year Bursary

Learning and Assessment

We use a diverse range of teaching methods including lectures, small-group tutorials, computer-based learning, laboratory classes, and practical workshop sessions.

School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

This course is delivered by the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences.

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