BSc Microbiology and Infection
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Microbiology and Infection, a microbiology degree centred on the study of microorganisms, disease processes, and host interactions. Core topics include Research Methods. This three-year programme includes an optional year abroad. The first year covers fundamental biological concepts and practical laboratory skills through modules such as BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS, ORIGINS, SPECIALISATIONS, CHALLENGES AND THERAPEUTICS, INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES I, and FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM. The second year expands into genetics, cellular health, and advanced laboratory techniques via GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES, CELLULAR BASIS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE, MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS, and ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN MICROBIOLOGY, INFECTION & DISEASE, with optional modules including PARASITES, PATHOGENS AND HOSTS and DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT. The final year focuses on advanced study and independent investigation through compulsory modules such as RESEARCH PROJECT, APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION, GENOMICS AND EVOLUTION OF MICROBES, and GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN INFECTION, alongside optional study in areas like IMMUNOLOGY AND VETERINARY PATHOLOGY.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science) or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science). BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 or 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 45%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 57%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS
- ORIGINS, SPECIALISATIONS, CHALLENGES AND THERAPEUTICS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES I
- FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM
- STUDY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TUTORIALS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES 2
- GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- INTERMEDIARY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES
- ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TUTORIALS
- ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN MICROBIOLOGY, INFECTION & DISEASE
- CELLULAR BASIS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
- MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
- PARASITES, PATHOGENS AND HOSTS
- METABOLISM
- CELLULAR AND SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY
- CHEMISTRY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK
- RESEARCH METHODS
- APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
- GENOMICS AND EVOLUTION OF MICROBES
- GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN INFECTION
- INFORMATION PROCESSING BY CELL SIGNALLING NETWORKS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
- IMMUNOLOGY AND VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Microbiology and Infection at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Microbiology and cell science.
What do graduates of BSc Microbiology and Infection at University of Liverpool do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Microbiology and Infection at University of Liverpool?
96% 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 Infection at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Does BSc Microbiology and Infection at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Microbiology and Infection at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.