International Accommodation Award
Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
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The MBiol (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 5-year full-time structure. .This five-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard four-year course, MBiol Microbiology (C509). 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. The study of microbiology requires expertise in immunology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology and research methods, and you will receive training in these throughout your degree. 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.
| UCAS Points | 48 |
| 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
International Student Fee
£20,715
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
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National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate
Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate

Aberystwyth University offers Microbiology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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