MBiol Microbiology
About this course
MBiol in Microbiology. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. This five-year course includes an integrated foundation year. Practical modules are taken in Years One and Two, with an advanced research project comprising one third of the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 35%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 270 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 22%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- Cell Biology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Skills for Biologists
- Biological chemistry
- Disease Diagnosis and Control
- Microbial Diversity and Disease
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring
- One Health Microbiology
- Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology
- Research Methods
- Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
- Cell and Cancer Biology
- Immunology
- Proteins and Enzymes
- Biotechnology
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Research Project
- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse
- Veterinary Infectious Diseases
- Field and Laboratory Techniques
- Frontiers in the Biosciences
- Infection and Immunity
- MBiol Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBiol Microbiology at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Microbiology and cell science.
What do graduates of MBiol Microbiology at Aberystwyth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBiol Microbiology at Aberystwyth University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBiol Microbiology at Aberystwyth University?
The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is MBiol Microbiology at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on MBiol Microbiology at Aberystwyth University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.