BSc Microbiology
About this course
BSc in Microbiology. Core topics include research methods. The programme includes practical modules in the first two years and an advanced research project forming one third of the final year. Training covers microbiological and molecular techniques, and the course includes a terrestrial ecology field course.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC with B in Biology IB: 30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
See the highest paying Biology & Sport Science degrees in the UK →
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
- 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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc Microbiology at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BSc 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 BSc Microbiology at Aberystwyth University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.