MSci Microbiology
About this course
An MSci in Microbiology, covering the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms in health, disease and biotechnology. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Programming and Communication & Writing. The first two years cover biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and pharmacology before specialising in microbiology. The final year includes an extended research project carried out in a research group from September to April.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Chemistry HL5, Biology HL5 . Maths SL5 and English SL5) Year 2 entry: 32 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 93%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Modules
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 1
- Cells & their Molecules
- Organisms & Disease
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
- Use & Abuse of Drugs in Society
- Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Development
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 2
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Introduction to Immunology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 3
- Fundamental Microbiology
- Biomedical Microbiology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 4
- Advanced Microbiology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Microbiology Project & Thesis
- Research Topics in Microbiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Microbiology at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £37,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Microbiology and cell science.
What do graduates of MSci Microbiology at University of Strathclyde 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 at University of Strathclyde?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Microbiology at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 187 UCAS points.
Does MSci Microbiology at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Microbiology at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.