BSc (Hons) Microbiology, placement avaiable

The Undergraduate Microbiology course at the University of Surrey provides students with a comprehensive understanding of microorganisms, their role in shaping our environment, and how they are used for sustainable industry. With a hands-on approach and world-class research facilities, students will dive into the world of microbes, learning to exploit their capabilities for use in a variety of industries.Course Content: Students will be studying modules covering a wide range of topics within the field of microbiology. They will learn the relevance of microbiology and explore different microorganisms, their physiology and genetics. They will be introduced to molecular biology techniques for microbiology and learn about microbial pathogenesis.Key Modules: Modules include Introduction to Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases, Molecular Virology, Environmental & Industrial Microbiology, Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology, and a Microbiology research project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: Graduates from this course have found success in a variety of roles including microbiologists, research scientists in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Some have moved into roles in healthcare and public health such as biomedical scientists, health-protection practitioners, working in NHS science and water quality scientists.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.