University of Glasgow
Microbiology BSc (Hons)
University of Glasgow

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Microbiology BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
91 /100
20 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in microbiology and cell science

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £21500 £26000
25-75 percentile range £22500 - £27000 £18500 - £25000 £22500 - £28500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All microbiology and cell science courses of University of Glasgow


Salary of all UK Graduates of microbiology and cell science

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £22479 £27706
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £26500 £18401 - £28010 £22173 - £34773
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All microbiology and cell science courses in the UK

Course Description

MICROBIOLOGY: - Microbiology is the study of all aspects of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites including their identification, transmission, interaction with the host in disease and the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. You’ll receive practical training in aspects of epidemiology at the Marine Biology Station at Millport in the Firth of Clyde.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Microbiology, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Microbiology BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow

50% Natural and social science professionals
25% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Protective service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
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Qualification requirements

Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.

AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.

Acceptable in appropriate subject area. Must also have A-level Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above.

36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.

Acceptable in appropriate subject area. Must also have A-level Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Microbiology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Microbiology BSc (Hons)

England UK £27750
Northern Ireland £27750
Wales £27750
Channel Islands £27750
EU £7280
Scotland £7280
International £84080

Additional fee information

◾The University of Glasgow offer students from England, Northern Ireland and Wales one free year of tuition fees, meaning that these students only pay for 3 years of this 4 year degree programme ◾Support for students from England Northern Ireland and Wales - We offer a range of bursaries, scholarships to well qualified students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, please visit www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/englandwalesandnorthernireland/ for more details ◾The Students Award Agency for Scotland SAAS pays tuition fees to the University for eligible Scottish domiciled and EU students except those in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Check your eligibility for SAAS funding at www.saas.gov.uk You must apply for payment of your fees to SAAS before the start of each year of your programme of study.If you do not apply for SAAS funding or SAAS determine that you are ineligible then you will become personally liable for your fees.◾Additional International fees -The following additional fees are applicable: Examinations-only students pay the registration fee of £110 The General Council fee is £50. For more information relating to International Fees please visit: www.gla.ac.uk/international/ ◾The University of Glasgow offers a range of scholarships to support our students, please visit www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/ for more details.
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.

Natural Sciences

    • #3 
    • #12 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #54 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Biological Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #89 
    Biology & Biochemistry
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]

See all 34 university rankings of University of Glasgow

About University of Glasgow

The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.

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Where is this programme taught

Glasgow Campus
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