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University degree
Microbiology
Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust · Birmingham
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course
This programme in Microbiology is offered by Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust in Birmingham. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
96-111 pts3%
112-127 pts14%
128-143 pts27%
144-159 pts22%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts8%
192-207 pts6%
208-223 pts2%
224-239 pts1%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
93% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels93%
no formal qualifications3%
Other3%
an Access course1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
89%
In work or further study after
96%
Continue past first year
79%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
3 years on
£34,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations10%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled22%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled19%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Skilled trades occupations3%
Elementary occupations9%
Secretarial and related occupations3%
Customer service occupations3%
What students say National Student Survey
79%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback76%
Academic support66%
Well organised78%
Learning resources84%
Student community86%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★★
Highly recommend
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — local…
Class of 2022 · Part-time
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