BSc Microbiology and Immunology, / BSc /
About this course
BSc in Neuroscience and Microbiology. This interdisciplinary programme integrates microbiology and immunology, covering their combined relevance to infectious diseases and immune system disorders. Modules include Medical Microbiology, Human Immunology, Techniques in Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB - BCC to include A Level Biology IB: 32-34 to include Higher Level Biology
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What students say
Based on about 152 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 280 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 72 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 49%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 27%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- 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 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 8%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 35%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 260 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Academic support and professional development
- Genetics, Genomics & Evolution
- Infection & Immunity
- Skills for being a Medical Scientist
- Sgiliau ar gyfer Gwyddorau Meddygol
- Introductory Biochemistry
- Biocemeg Gyflwyniadol
- Human Physiology
- Ffisioleg Ddynol
- Cell Biology
- Bioleg Celloedd
- Microbial Molecular Genetics
- Skills for Researchers
- Sgiliau i Ymchwilwyr
- Techniques in Molecular Biology
- Technegau Bioleg Foleciwlaidd
- Human Immunology
- Imiwnoleg Dynol
- Biostatistics & Applied Research
- Bioystadegau ac Ymchwil Gymhwysol
- Medical Microbiology
- Microbioleg Feddygol
- Being a Medical Scientist
- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
- Problematic Pandemics and Infectious Incidences
- Cutting Edge Concepts in Microbiology & Immunology
- Manipulating Microorganisms
- Immunotherapeutic Innovations
- Capstone Project
- Prosiect Capfaen
- Medical Genetics
- Introduction to Clinical Trials
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Microbiology and Immunology, / BSc / at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £11,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Microbiology and Immunology, / BSc / at Swansea University do next?
86% 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, / BSc / at Swansea University?
94% 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, / BSc / at Swansea University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Microbiology and Immunology, / BSc / at Swansea University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.