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Microbiology with Professional Experience

The University of Reading
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Study the University of Reading's BSc Microbiology with Professional Experience course, starting in September 2027, to expand your knowledge of some of Earth's most dominant life forms, and gain industry experience. You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2027/28 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2026/27 courses. Expand your knowledge of some of the planet's most dominant life forms, and take part in research projects with a global impact on this BSc Microbiology with Professional Experience course.

As part of the UK's oldest microbiology department you can develop laboratory skills in purpose-built microbiology facilities and be taught by world-leading experts, with particular strengths in virology and bacteriology. 3% of responders).

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts20%
112-127 pts50%
128-143 pts20%
208-223 pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,500
After 15 months
£22,500
3 years on
£29,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support76%
Well organised82%
Learning resources82%
Student community82%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Reading's own site.
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