BSc Microbiology and Immunology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Microbiology and Immunology, a science degree examining the biology of microorganisms, infectious agents, and the human immune system. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and culminates in a final-year research project. The first year covers core subjects through Molecules of Life, Microbes: the immune system and the environment, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience, and Molecular Cell Biology. The second year advances into specialized topics with Applications of Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular and Structural Immunology, Microbes, Viruses, Parasites, Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience, Research and Analytical Skills, Cell Signaling, and Defence and Disease, alongside optional choices in Human Genetics and Flexible Work Placement (Level 5). The final year focuses on advanced study and professional preparation through the Research Project, Virology, Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience, Professional Development in Bioscience, Human Parasitology, and Case Studies in Microbiology and Immunology. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year through optional modules such as Omics Technologies, Structural Immunology, Professional Experience in Education, Cancer Biology, Epidemiology, and Tropical Field Course.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB in three A Levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List. IB: 655 in Higher Levels including two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including two Higher Level Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 37%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Molecules of Life
- Microbes: the immune system and the environment
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Applications of Molecular Biology
- Molecular, Cellular and Structural Immunology
- Microbes, Viruses, Parasites
- Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Cell Signaling
- Defence and Disease
- Human Genetics
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Research Project
- Virology
- Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience
- Professional Development in Bioscience
- Human Parasitology
- Case Studies in Microbiology and Immunology
- Omics Technologies
- Structural Immunology
- Professional Experience in Education
- Cancer Biology
- Epidemiology
- Tropical Field Course
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Microbiology and Immunology at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Microbiology and cell science.
What do graduates of BSc Microbiology and Immunology at Keele University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Microbiology and Immunology at Keele University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Microbiology and Immunology at Keele University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Microbiology and Immunology at Keele 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 and Immunology at Keele University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.