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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C502

Microbiology with a Modern Language (4 years)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£36,200Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Microbiology with a Modern Language (4 years) at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BSc Microbiology course involves the study of microorganisms with particular emphasis on the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoan parasites. Microbiologists are needed to do the research required for the future battle against infectious diseases worldwide, understanding the environmental importance of microbes and to exploit them for food production, biotechnological and industrial applications. The main focus of our course is the pathogenic potential of the organisms that cause disease in man. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology
Bacteriology and Pathogenic Mechanisms
Virology and Viral Disease
Fungal Biology and Mycology
Immunology and Host-Pathogen Interactions
Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:C502
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - AAB

AAA - AAB, including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences). You must have a minimum of grades AB in at least two Core Sciences. Applicants predicted/who have achieved AAB in their A levels will receive an offer of AAB. Those predicted/who have achieved AAA or higher will be eligible for an offer of AAA. If you are taking only one of the above Core Science subjects, we can consider you for an AAA offer if you are also sitting an A-level in at least one of Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Physical Education in place of the second Core Science. If your predicted grades are one grade below our minimum entry requirements we may still make you an aspirational offer if you meet our contextual criteria . Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels. For example, Further Mathematics is not considered alongside Mathematics and Human Biology is not considered alongside Biology. If you are concerned there is too much overlap in your A level subjects, please contact us for advice before applying. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Language entry requirements In addition to the above, each language has specific entry requirements. French: an A-level in French (minimum grade B if taking two Core Sciences, or A if taking one and a soft science) or equivalent is required. German: an A-level in German (minimum grade B if taking two Core Sciences, or A if taking one and a soft science) or equivalent is required. Spanish: an A-level in Spanish (minimum grade B if taking two Core Sciences, or A if taking one and a soft science) or equivalent is required. Italian: an A-level in Italian (minimum grade B if taking two Core Sciences, or A if taking one and a soft science) or equivalent is required. Japanese: no prior knowledge of Japanese is assumed, but evidence of linguistic proficiency is required, eg GCSE grade 7 or A in a foreign language. Chemistry AS-level (minimum grade B) is essential. If you do not have AS-level Chemistry, we would require a full A-level in Chemistry (minimum grade B). Mandarin: no prior knowledge of Mandarin is assumed, but evidence of linguistic proficiency is required, eg GCSE grade 7 or A in a foreign language. Chemistry AS-level (grade B) is essential. If you do not have AS-level Chemistry, we would require a full A-level in Chemistry (minimum grade B). Typical Contextual Offer: AAB - ABB including specific subjects. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£144,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£26,000£31,000
3 years£22,500£27,500£33,500
5 years£27,000£34,500£42,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 35% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
16%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
77%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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