Microbiology, BSc (Hons)

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms known as micro-organisms or microbes. Microbes play a key role in every facet of life on this planet. For example, microbes have a major impact on the Earth’s climate by their metabolism of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane. Microbes can be engineered to produce bioplastics and antibiotics or to clean up chemically polluted soil and water. Microbes protect us from colonisation by disease-causing organisms. However, some microbes cause disease, e.g. MRSA, AIDS, tuberculosis and meningitis. Microbiological research aims to find treatments for these and other infectious diseases.

Biology,Chemistry,Mathematics,Optional Science modules,Elective modules,Microbiology,+ 2 Other Science Subjects,Elective modules,Microbiology,Optional Science modules,Elective modules,Microbiology (includes a research project)