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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C500

Microbiology

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Microbiology at University of Southampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. About this course Discover how microbes play key roles in global challenges on this three year BSc from the University of Southampton, a global top 100 university.* On this three-year degree, you'll explore how microbiology impacts all aspects of our lives and the world around us as you investigate topics such as: antimicrobial resistance and its link to One Health, understanding the microbiome – from human to planetary health, use of microbes in biotechnology, and understanding biofilms and their impact. Once you've graduated from this course, you'll be prepared for career opportunities... International tuition fees are £32,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Understanding the microbiome – from human to planetary health
Use of microbes in biotechnology
Understanding biofilms and their impact
UCAS Code:C500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB to include Biology and one further science subject. A level science subjects considered include Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Where this offer is satisfied by including grades achieved in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Science practical components must be passed. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics are excluded for entry.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Pass with overall score of 32 points, with 16 points required at higher level, including 5 and 6 points at Higher Level in Biology and one further science subject Science subjects considered include Chemistry, Physics, Maths (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) , Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£96,000

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 — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£31,000
3 years£22,000£27,000£33,500
5 years£29,000£35,500£45,000

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
£27,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 39% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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
85%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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