Medical Microbiology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Medical Microbiology BSc (Hons)
In your first year, you will gain a broad understanding of biomedical science and take units in microbiology and diseases caused by microorganisms. In addition to learning about the immune system, you will also study pathology and biochemistry.
In year two you will study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, such as shigella and tuberculosis, and viruses including SARS-CoV-2. As well as learning about the immune response to a variety of infectious microbes, you will investigate how bacteria acquire antibiotic resistance.
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In your first year, you will gain a broad understanding of biomedical science and take units in microbiology and diseases caused by microorganisms. In addition to learning about the immune system, you will also study pathology and biochemistry.<br/><br/>In year two you will study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, such as shigella and tuberculosis, and viruses including SARS-CoV-2. As well as learning about the immune response to a variety of infectious microbes, you will investigate how bacteria acquire antibiotic resistance.<br/><br/>Our eBiolabs online resources will help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in the first and second year.<br/><br/>In your final year, you will take infection units and an optional unit. You will also undertake a research project or scientific dissertation working in a research or teaching laboratory within the Biomedical Sciences Building or in one of the hospitals. Your work may even be published in scientific literature.<br/><br/>The four-year BSc Medical Microbiology with Study in Industry course is available via transfer after securing a placement during your second year.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C521
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Standard Higher: AAABB
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Chemistry units and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another science. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31
34
Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
Advanced Higher: AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another science/mathematics subject.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C.
A level
A,A,B
B,B,B
Standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £32,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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