BSc Medical Microbiology

The Medical Microbiology BSc course offered by the University of Leicester is a three-year full time undergraduate program designed to provide students an insight into human health and disease by focusing on the role of microbes. The course unravels the complex world of bacteria, viruses and fungi, understanding how these tiny organisms live, grow and interact with each other and with us.Course Content: The course commences with an introduction to medical microbiology which includes an understanding of bacteria, viruses and immunity, and pharmacology. In the second year, focus is on bacterial pathogenesis and virus pathogenesis, medical biotechnology and antibiotics and chemotherapy. In the final year, advanced-level subjects such as Viral Oncology, Antimicrobial Resistance, Microbial Genetics and Technology, Diabetes and the Microbiome, and Science Communication are included.Key Modules: The modules in this course range from cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology to human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Specialized modules in virology, bacteriology and medical biotechnology are also a part of the course. In the final year, students get to choose from a broad selection of modules that focus on topics such as antiviral therapy, disease control and medical parasitology.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Future Careers: This course is an ideal choice for those looking to pursue careers in laboratory research, scientific publishing, pharmaceuticals and many areas of commerce and industry, as well as health service roles such as Biomedical Scientist or Infection Control Nurse. The course also includes transferable skills which will be applicable to numerous professional careers or further study for postgraduate degrees.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.