Microbiology

About this programme

Microbiology Code C509 Applicant Visiting Days Applicant Visiting Days --> Attend an Open Day Attend an Open Day Open Days - Register Now Open Days - Register Now --> Apply Now Scholarships and Bursaries worth over £15,000 – apply now --> Accepting late applications Apply now --> If you are fascinated by microbes, you will thrive on our MBiol Microbiology degree course here at Aberystwyth University. By choosing to study MBiol Microbiology, you will give yourself a head start by combining a BSc with an extra year of study at postgraduate level to graduate with a Masters qualification. During the three years studying at undergraduate level, you will explore the fascinating world of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and their role in infectious diseases in humans, animals and plants. During your final year studying at Masters level, you will have the opportunity to apply your subject-specific knowledge and understanding to an independent scientific research project conducted in close collaboration with one of our research groups. If you want to play a part in solving big global problems such as climate change, pollution and antibiotic resistance, a degree in Microbiology is a good place to start, and our MBiol Microbiology degree will give you the breadth and depth of knowledge required to pursue a successful career as a professional scientist. Our Microbiology degree courses have a strong practical emphasis, and you will learn a wide variety of techniques in areas such as microbial genetics, biochemistry and propagation.