BSc (Hons) Microbiology with a Placement Year

Microbiology lies at the heart of some of the world’s biggest challenges—from tackling antibiotic resistance to driving innovation in energy production. At UEA, our cutting-edge BSc Microbiology with a Placement Year degree equips you with the knowledge and practical experience needed to address these pressing global issues and shape the future of science. You’ll study the full spectrum of microbiology and its underlying concepts, alongside key related subjects such as biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.

As you progress through your degree, you’ll also have the flexibility to tailor your studies to specialise in particular areas of microbiology that capture your interest. In year three, you’ll take part in an industry placement for 9-12 months, gaining invaluable real-world experience in an area of your choice. In your final year, you’ll then have the opportunity to design and undertake an extended research project, giving you hands-on experience in scientific investigation.

At UEA, you’ll benefit from our enviable position as an integral partner of the Norwich Research Park (NRP), which is also home to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and independent, world-renowned research institutes: the John Innes Centre, the Sainsbury Laboratory, the Earlham Institute and the Quadram Institute, all of which have world-class microbiology-related research programmes.