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Bachelor of Microbiology (Honours) | University of Reading (UoR)
Category: Degree
Specifications
省份/城市
United Kingdom
授课语言
English
课程领域
Life Sciences
开课
Sept
课程
Degree
国家
United Kingdom
骞村害瀛垂
Between RM 150k - RM 200k
Details
Bachelor of Microbiology (Honours) - University of Reading · Reading, UK
Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Whiteknights
Medium
English
Intake
Sep
Bachelor of Microbiology (Honours) at University of Reading is a 3-year BSc microbiology degree at the Whiteknights campus. Study microbes in health, disease, food, and the environment through the School of Biological Sciences, with strong links to clinical, pharmaceutical, food, and public health employers across the UK.
Study Biological Sciences ranked #301-350 worldwide and #48 in the UK. You will be taught by academics whose research aims to understand disease mechanisms, improve diagnoses, develop new therapies and advance clinical practice.
Year one builds cellular and molecular principles, fundamentals of microbiology, and biochemistry with optional evolution, pathology, ecology, or anatomy; year two deepens infectious diseases, haematology and immunology, molecular microbiology, and research skills with specialist optional modules; year three centres on a research project, pathogens, and applied microbiology with advanced optional pathways.
Indicative total fees are £95,400 tuition with £0 application fee. Live GBP to MYR conversion appears in the fee estimate below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels ABB with a B in Biology (or BBB with B in Biology and B in a second science), STPM AAB-BBB, UEC AAABB-BBBBB, IB 32 points overall including 5 in Biology at higher level (or 30 points including 5 in Biology and a second science at higher level), and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, TOEFL 88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE 69 overall with minimum 59 in each component (or 69 overall with a minimum of 64 in each component), or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) grade B / 176 with no element less than 162 is required.
Career outcomes include clinical microbiologist, medical laboratory technician, biomedical scientist, pharmaceutical microbiologist, food and beverage quality control officer, industrial microbiologist, environmental microbiologist, water treatment specialist, public health inspector, clinical research associate, research assistant, biosafety officer, and technical sales specialist roles.
Study at the Whiteknights campus with September intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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Why this course & university?
#301-350 worldwide · #48 in UK · Biological Sciences
University of Reading ranks #301-350 worldwide for Biological Sciences in QS World University Rankings by Subject and #48 in the UK in the Complete University Guide — reflecting strong teaching in microbiology on the Whiteknights campus.
Microbes in health, food & environment
Focus on how microorganisms drive infection, immunity, food safety and environmental processes, linking laboratory research with applied microbiology that improves human and planetary health.
Research-active teachers
Led by the School of Biological Sciences, you are taught by academics whose research targets disease mechanisms, diagnoses, new therapies and clinical practice — everyone who teaches you has on-the-ground experience.
98% say staff explain well
98% of students in the School of Biological Sciences said teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things.
About the Campus
Study at the Whiteknights campus — home to the School of Biological Sciences and strong links to clinical, pharmaceutical, food, and public health employers across Reading and the wider UK.
Entry Requirements
Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.
A Levels
ABB (Biology)
ABB with a B in Biology, or BBB with B in Biology and B in a second science subject, for entry to Bachelor of Microbiology (Honours) at University of Reading.
UEC
AAABB–BBBBB
AAABB to BBBBB in UEC for entry to Bachelor of Microbiology (Honours) at University of Reading.
STPM
AAB–BBB
AAB to BBB in STPM for entry to Bachelor of Microbiology (Honours) at University of Reading.
IB Diploma
30–32 (Biology HL)
32 points overall including 5 in Biology at higher level, or 30 points including 5 in Biology and a second science subject, both at higher level.
Other Qualifications
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Prerequisites
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No prerequisite subjects are listed for this degree.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Score of 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5.
TOEFL
88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Pearson Academic PTE
69 overall with min. 59 in each component (or 69 overall with min. 64 in each).
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
B / 176 with no element less than 162.
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Programme Structure
The Bachelor of Microbiology (Honours) is completed over 3 years of full-time study at the Whiteknights campus, with September intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one
Year one builds microbiology foundations in the School of Biological Sciences on the Whiteknights campus. You study Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life, Fundamentals of Microbiology, and Fundamentals of Biochemistry. Optional modules may include Fundamentals of Evolution, History of Life on Earth, Human Pathology, Fundamentals of Ecology, or Anatomy and Physiology. Laboratory and lecture work develop microbial and molecular thinking for infectious disease, immunology, and molecular microbiology in year two.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Microbiology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Biochemistry (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Evolution (Optional) | 20 |
| History of Life on Earth (Optional) | 20 |
| Human Pathology (Optional) | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Ecology (Optional) | 20 |
| Anatomy and Physiology (Optional) | 20 |
Year two
Year two deepens Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Research and Professional Skills, Infectious Diseases, Haematology and Immunology, and Molecular Microbiology at the Whiteknights campus. Optional modules may include Applied Biochemistry: From Disease to Diagnostics, Marine Biology and Conservation, Medical Genetics, Invertebrate Zoology, Integrated Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Ecology, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, or Food Spoilage, Preservation and Hazards. These choices prepare you for pathogens, applied microbiology, and the research project in year three.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Research and Professional Skills (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Infectious Diseases (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Haematology and Immunology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Molecular Microbiology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Applied Biochemistry: From Disease to Diagnostics (Optional) | 20 |
| Marine Biology and Conservation (Optional) | 20 |
| Medical Genetics (Optional) | 20 |
| Invertebrate Zoology (Optional) | 20 |
| Integrated Anatomy and Physiology (Optional) | 20 |
| Advanced Ecology (Optional) | 20 |
| Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (Optional) | 20 |
| Food Spoilage, Preservation and Hazards (Optional) | 20 |
Year three
Year three centres on a Research Project, Pathogens, and Applied Microbiology at the University of Reading Whiteknights campus. Optional modules may include Venoms and Poisons, Evolution in Health and Disease, Protein Structure and Function, Cancer and Cell Communication, a Microbiology Field Course, Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases, Forensics, Integrated Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Biology, Gut Microbiota and Health, or Innovation and Product Development. Graduates are prepared for clinical microbiologist, biomedical scientist, pharmaceutical, food quality, environmental, public health, research, biosafety, and technical sales pathways.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Research Project (Compulsory) | 40 |
| Pathogens (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Applied Microbiology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics (Optional) | 20 |
| Evolution in Health and Disease (Optional) | 20 |
| Protein Structure and Function (Optional) | 20 |
| Cancer and Cell Communication (Optional) | 20 |
| Microbiology Field Course (Optional) | 20 |
| Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases (Optional) | 20 |
| Forensics (Optional) | 20 |
| Integrated Biochemistry (Optional) | 20 |
| Neuroscience (Optional) | 20 |
| Cardiovascular Biology (Optional) | 20 |
| Gut Microbiota and Health (Optional) | 20 |
| Innovation and Product Development (Optional) | 20 |
Future Career Prospects
Main Directions
- Clinical Microbiologist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Biomedical Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Microbiologist
- Food & Beverage Quality Control Officer
- Industrial Microbiologist
- Environmental Microbiologist
- Water Treatment Specialist
- Public Health Inspector
- Clinical Research Associate
- Research Assistant
- Biosafety Officer
- Technical Sales Specialist
Estimated application deadline
University of Reading offers September intake for this degree at the University of Reading campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
September intake
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Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with University of Reading or our advisors.
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