MSci Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's
About this course
MSci in Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's, combining microbiology and immunology with broader biological sciences. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. An optional work placement year is available, and the programme culminates in an independent research project in the final year.
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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 Signalling
- 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
- Literature Review and Grant Proposal
- Advanced Research Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
- MSci Extended Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's 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 MSci Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's 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 MSci Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's 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 MSci Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's 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 MSci Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's 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 MSci Microbiology and Immunology with Integrated Master's at Keele University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.