BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology)
About this course
BSc in Biological Sciences and Microbiology. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for Chartered Biologist (CBiol) membership. It is identical to the first three years of the MBiolSci in Biological Sciences (Microbiology).
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB, including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 39 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 53%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 16%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- 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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Research Project A (Experimental)
- Research Project C
- Research Project B (Analytical)
- Molecular and Cellular Immunology
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Evolutionary Genetics
- Gene Expression: Molecular Basis and Medical Relevance
- Human Genetics
- Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
- Comparative Neurobiology
- Biodiversity in Practice
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Genomics
- Human and Environmental Microbiology
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience Futures
- Physiology, Pharmacology and Behaviour
- Cellular Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
- Behavioural Ecology
- Introduction to Astrobiology and the Origins of Life
- The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
- From Individuals to Populations: An Introduction to Genetics
- Multicellular Organisation: An Introduction to Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
- Biodiversity and Behaviour
- Principles of Microbiology
- Research Skills 1
- Research Skills 2
- Medical Microbiology
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology
- Immunology and Eukaryotic Microbiology (with science enterprise trip)
- Genomes
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Physiology of Excitable Cells
- Protein Structure and Function
- Global Change Biology and Conservation
- Introduction to Python programming for Bioscientists
- Contemporary Techniques in Biological Data Analysis
- Exercise Physiology and Pharmacology
- Bioinformatics
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Neurobiology and Animal Behaviour
- A Field Guide to Evolution
- From Genes to Proteins
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Genes, Development and Inheritance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology) at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £43,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology) at University of Leicester 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 Biological Sciences (Microbiology) at University of Leicester?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology) at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology) at University of Leicester 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).
Does BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology) at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology) at University of Leicester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.