BSc Microbiology
About this course
BSc in Microbiology, a microbiology degree focused on the study of microorganisms, their applications, and living systems from the cellular level to whole organisms. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Research Methods. The three-year curriculum includes a tutored dissertation and a choice between laboratory, computational, or field-based research projects in the final year. The first year covers foundational principles through Biological Chemistry and Microbiology, Evolution and Diversity, Cell Biology and Genetics, Ecology and Evolution, and Core Skills for Life Scientists. The second year progresses to Applied Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Programming and Statistics (BS), Tutored Dissertation, I-Explore, Molecular Microbiology, and Immunology, alongside optional choices such as Computational Omics and Molecular and Cell Biology Skills. The third year allows students to specialise through optional modules covering Metabolic & Network Engineering, Medical Microbiology, The Microbiome, Synthetic Biology, Advanced Immunology, and a Practical Research Project.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Biology; A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics; A in a third subject (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Biology at higher level; 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
AAA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39 points (International Baccalaureate)
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 34%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 55%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Chemistry and Microbiology
- Evolution and Diversity
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- Ecology and Evolution
- Core Skills for Life Scientists
- Applied Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Bioinformatics, Programming and Statistics (BS)
- Tutored Dissertation
- I-Explore
- Molecular Microbiology
- Immunology
- Molecular and Cell Biology Skills
- Computational Omics
- Metabolic & Network Engineering
- Medical Microbiology
- Symbiosis, Plant Immunity and Disease
- Advanced Topics in Infection & Immunity
- Disease Ecology and Epidemiology
- The Microbiome
- Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection
- Synthetic Biology
- Advanced Immunology
- Science Communication plus Literature Research Project (Research Proposal)
- Practical Research Project (Lab, Computational, Field)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Microbiology at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £67,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £11,000 more than the UK median for Microbiology and cell science.
What do graduates of BSc Microbiology at Imperial College London do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Microbiology at Imperial College London?
95% 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 Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is AAA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 211 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Microbiology at Imperial College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.