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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C501

Microbiology and Immunology

Keele University
Keele, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,200Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Keele University, the BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Immunology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Embark on a fascinating journey into microbial life and human immunology on our Microbiology and Immunology BSc. From gaining core grounding in biology, biochemistry and physiology of viruses and microorganisms to acquiring advanced laboratory techniques in our state-of-the-art laboratories, you will gain the analytical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills to pursue a variety of careers in medical research, healthcare, biotechnology, and public health. Why study Microbiology and Immunology at Keele? - Investigate some of the most exciting areas of current life sciences resea... International tuition fees are £18,200 per year, home/UK fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Microbial Physiology and Genetics
Immunology Fundamentals
Molecular Biology Techniques
Virology and Viral Pathogenesis
Infection and Host Defence
Biochemistry for Life Sciences
Laboratory Methods and Analysis
Final Year Research Project
UCAS Code:C501
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB in three A Levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List (please see the Keele website)

International Baccalaureate

32 points

655 in Higher Levels including 5 in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including 5 in two Higher Level Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List (please see the Keele website)

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,800

Home Student Fee

£10,050

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 — Keele University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£24,500£28,000
3 years£20,000£23,000£26,500
5 years£25,000£29,000£36,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
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

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Keele University

Keele University offers Microbiology and Immunology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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