Become part of the next generation of microbiologists driving global change. Designed in consultation with clinical and industrial partners, the course combines innovative science with hands-on research experience. You will graduate ready to help combat infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, strengthen food security and protect the environment. Throughout your course, you'll have the flexibility to tailor your studies through optional units such as Infectious Diseases and Food Security and the Environment, allowing you to deepen your expertise in the areas that matter most to you. You'll undertake two substantial research projects, work in dedicated postgraduate laboratories and collaborate with leading researchers from Bath's Department of Life Sciences and the new Centre for Evolution. You'll graduate with strong research foundations and industry-relevant experience, as well as having had the option of a professional placement. Recent graduates have progressed into careers as Researchers within Drug Discovery, Quality Control Microbiologists and Specialists, Medical Writers and Associate Clinical Image Analysts. Companies that graduates have gone onto work at include the NHS, Universities, Perspectum Diagnostics, Dasman Diabetes Institute and Swordfish Advertising. Course highlights Study at a consistently ranked Top 10 University (The Guardian, Complete University Guide, The Times and The Sunday Times) on a course designed in consultation with clinical and industrial partners to give you the skills employers are looking for.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 75% or 2.7 out of 4.0.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biosciences, medical, biomedical-based subject, such as biosciences, medical, veterinary, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmacy or pharmacology or technology.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Licenciado/Titulo de [subject area] when awarded after four or more years of study with a final overall result of at least 75%.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biosciences, medical, biomedical-based subject, such as biosciences, medical, veterinary, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmacy or pharmacology or technology.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a final overall result of at least a strong Class II Division B.