UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C500

Microbiology

Name: Microbiology
Price: 9790 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich, England

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3 yearsDuration

£29,300Per Year (Intl)

£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary

89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Microbiology at University of East Anglia UEA is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Norwich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Overview Microbiology lies at the heart of some of the world’s biggest challenges—from tackling antibiotic resistance to driving innovation in energy production. At UEA, our cutting-edge BSc Microbiology degree equips you with the knowledge and practical experience needed to address these pressing global issues and shape the future of science. You’ll study the full spectrum of microbiology and its underlying concepts, alongside key related subjects such as biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. International tuition fees are £29,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 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 £24,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Biochemistry

Genetics

Molecular biology

UCAS Code:C500

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

including Biology or Human Biology. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies not accepted. Contextual offer: BBC including Biology or Human Biology. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies not accepted.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

including Higher Level 5 in Biology.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	60	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£87,900

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of East Anglia UEA

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,500	£26,000	£30,000
3 years	£19,500	£24,000	£30,500
5 years	£24,500	£29,500	£38,000

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

£24,000

UK average

£25,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary

This course

£29,500

UK average

£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

45%Working

40%Studying

20%Work & Study

80%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

87%

Overall

Teaching on my course

89%

Learning opportunities

87%

Assessment and feedback

78%

Academic support

88%

Organisation and management

87%

Learning resources

91%

Student voice

90%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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