UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C500

Microbiology

Name: Microbiology
Price: 20715 GBP
Availability: InStock

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, Wales

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4 yearsDuration

£20,715Per Year (Intl)

£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary

92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Microbiology at Aberystwyth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Microbiologists study bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and their role in infectious diseases, humans, other animals and plants. You will also learn how microorganisms contribute to environmental nutrient cycling, brewing, food, and biotechnology industries. This three year Bachelor of Science honours degree in Microbiology allows you to develop the scientific and analytical skills demanded in a broad range of professions. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microbial Physiology and Metabolism

Clinical and Medical Microbiology

Environmental Microbiology and Ecology

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Microbiology Laboratory Techniques

Food and Industrial Microbiology

Immunology and Host-Pathogen Interactions

Research Project in Microbiology

UCAS Code:C500

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

To include B in A-level Biology.

International Baccalaureate

28 - 30 points

To include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level.

UCAS Points

104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,860

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,000	£25,000	£26,000
3 years	£16,500	£21,000	£25,500
5 years	£22,000	£27,000	£31,500

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 18% below UK average salary

This course

£21,000

UK average

£25,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£27,000

UK average

£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

49%Working

26%Studying

14%Work & Study

6%Seeking Work

40%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

88%

Overall

Teaching on my course

92%

Learning opportunities

87%

Assessment and feedback

83%

Academic support

90%

Organisation and management

87%

Learning resources

92%

Student voice

82%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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