BSc Microbiology and Immunology

The BSc Microbiology and Immunology at Keele University is designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need to understand the microbial world, and the roles of microorganisms in health, disease, and biotechnology.

In this course, you will study the biology, biochemistry, and physiology of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, as well as the body’s immune reaction to infection. You will also uncover host-pathogen interactions, the diseases they cause, and how diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are developed.

Teaching and learning for this course combine campus-based instruction with hands-on training in Keele’s David Attenborough Laboratories and Central Science Laboratories. You will engage in laboratory work, research projects, and enquiry-based learning designed to develop your practical and analytical skills.

Assessment comes in the form of laboratory reports, data analysis, presentations, and a final-year research project, as well as participation in the Undergraduate Student Research Conference.

Keele University, a public research university in Staffordshire, England, was founded in 1949. The university is ranked in the top 50 universities in England for both teaching and research, and it is notable for its exceptional teaching and research practices.

In addition to receiving a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework for 2023, Keele University has a high level of student satisfaction—in 2022, students chose it as the best university in Britain. This makes it a great option for international students. It's important to mention that the university regularly ranks in the top ten in the UK for student satisfaction due to its solid industry ties and excellent educational quality.

Here are the standard entry requirements to study the BSc Microbiology and Immunology at Keele University:

You are required to meet or exceed NMC requirements, including literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills. Also, you will attend an interview (remote or physical) if shortlisted.

Grade Requirements:

• To apply, you need at least ABB in three A Levels including a B in two Science subjects.
• The university also accepts BTECs with DDM.
• You may also tender an International Baccalaureate Diploma with 32 points overall including two Higher Level Science subjects.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee to study BSc Microbiology and Immunology at Keele University is £17,700 per year of study.

Keele University offers various funding options to its international fee-paying students. For instance, students who have achieved academic excellence are eligible to receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction through the Undergraduate Global Scholarship. Additionally, students who enrol at an advanced stage can receive a £3,000 tuition fee reduction through the Advanced Entry Scholarship.

Here are some of the career options you have with a BSc Microbiology and Immunology from Keele University:

• Microbiologist
• Immunologist
• Biomedical Scientist
• Clinical Research Associate
• Quality Control Analyst
• Laboratory Technician

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