University of Lancashire

BSc Microbiology

University of Lancashire

Course overview

This BSc Microbiology degree offered at the University of Lancashire will equip students with a sound scientific grounding in microbiology and its applications in areas including biotechnology, environmental research, food security and human health. which can help students take advantage of this programme to study microbes and their applications in biotechnology, environmental research, food security, and human health.

Students will have the opportunity to do 300 hours of practical laboratory work, and by the end of the programme, students will have both theoretical and hands-on skills that employers highly value. This course has been designed to meet the needs of industry employers. You will engage in interprofessional learning with other healthcare undergraduates.

Entry requirements

International students pursuing a BSc in Microbiology at the University of Central Lancashire are required to meet specific grade and English language requirements. 

Grade Requirements:

  • UCAS Points: Students need between 104 and 120 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade C.

English Language Requirements:

English Language (for non‑native speakers): typically IELTS overall 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Microbiology from the University of Central Lancashire are prepared for multiple career paths in laboratory, clinical, and industrial microbiology. Opportunities include:

  • Diagnostic Laboratory Scientist

  • Clinical Microbiologist

  • Microbial Biotechnologist

  • Research Technician

  • Food Safety Scientist

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students pursuing a BSc in Microbiology at the University of Central Lancashire is approximately £18,750 per year. Please note that tuition fees are subject to annual increases.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To learn more about this process, please speak with one of our trained counsellors.

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