BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Discover the world of microorganisms that have an incredible influence over our environment and health, and study the molecular building blocks of life.
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Features and benefits
Professional study environment
Study in our £115m Dalton building, designed for collaboration, innovation and world-class learning and research.
Taught by leading researchers
Learn from academics who are involved in research that is ranked fifth place nationally for research impact. 100% of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent - and 75% is at the highest 4* level. (REF 2021)
Study abroad
You can take the four-year route, spending a year studying abroad in Europe, North America or Australia, gaining valuable experience and broadening your outlook.
Placement opportunities
Spend your third year on a 9-12 month placement with a relevant employer, giving you a taste of professional life and boosting your employability on graduation.
Study in cutting-edge facilties
Learn in high-spec labs that include microbiology and molecular biology equipment, microscopes, controlled environment chambers and glasshouses, a well-equipped fieldtrip store, and specialist computing facilities for GIS and behavioural tracking.
Graduate ready for the future
We have embedded career preparation activities into each year of your course to help build your confidence to apply for your future graduate career.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Cells and Microorganisms
Evolution
Exploring Biodiversity
Introduction to Organismal Behaviour
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
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Placements
Taught by experts
BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Molecular Biology is part of the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
It’s great to see our students develop the skills they need to go out into society – having been trained by passionate researchers – and make a difference in so many settings, including healthcare, research and industry.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
IB Diploma
IELTS
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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Programme review
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