BSc Medical Microbiology
About this course
BSc Medical Microbiology, a microbiology degree centred on biomedical sciences and infectious diseases caused by microorganisms. Students study foundational units covering microbiology, immunology, pathology, and biochemistry in the first year. The second year focuses on cellular and molecular aspects of human diseases, immune responses, antibiotic resistance, and research skills supported by online resources. In the final year, students complete a research project or grant proposal alongside infection units, with an alternative four-year industry placement route available via transfer.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 72%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 37%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 28%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Microbiology at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £48,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Microbiology and cell science.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Microbiology at University of Bristol do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Microbiology at University of Bristol?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Microbiology at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Microbiology at University of Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.