Microbiology BSc (Hons)
University of SurreyStag Hill, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Microbiology BSc reveals how microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses, influence global health and ecosystems. You’ll gain the scientific skills to apply microbiology in developing vaccines, improving food safety and advancing medical treatments.
Key highlights
- Explores how bacteria and viruses influence global health and ecosystems
- Builds scientific skills to apply microbiology to vaccine development
- Covers microbiology's role in improving food safety
- Applies microbiology to advancing medical treatments
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBB — BSc (Hons) route
- A-level: CCC — BSc (Hons) with foundation year route
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics
- BTEC: DDD-DDM — to include in Applied Science
- BTEC: DDD — BSc (Hons) route
- BTEC: MMM — BSc (Hons) with foundation year route
- International Baccalaureate: 32-33 — International Baccalaureate Diploma More info BSc (Hons):33-32 Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject HL5/SL6.BSc (Hons) with foundation year:29 Required subjects: a s…
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 at Mer
Scholarships
International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Careers this course leads to
- Microbiologist
- Clinical scientist (microbiology)
- Biomedical scientist
- Food safety microbiologist
- Vaccine research scientist
- Laboratory technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £27,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Surrey, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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