Microbiology MBiol (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Microbiology MBiol (Hons) and other courses in Microbiology and Cell Science at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Microbiology and Cell Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Microbiology and Cell Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Microbiology and Cell Science 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 | |
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Median salary | £21500 | £33000 | £38500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25500 | £22000 - £37500 | £29000 - £46000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Microbiology and Cell Science
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £22479 | £27706 |
25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £27500 | £18401 - £28010 | £22173 - £34773 |
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Course Description
Microbiology is the study of organisms too small to be visible with the naked eye, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Your course will cover an area of science fundamental to the understanding of life on this planet – from human and animal disease, better food production to microbial involvement in global cycles.
You will study a range of microbiological topics with a biomedical focus, such as bacterial resistance to antibiotics, the use of microbes in biotechnology, and how new pathogens, such as the cause of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), emerge and cause disease. These topics are at the heart of many global challenges and it is critical that the next generation of expert scientists are trained in these areas.
You will develop your specialist knowledge, whilst building on the foundations of microbiology, with areas such as immunology, genetics, biochemistry and cell biology.
This integrated Masters (MBiol) gives you an additional year of specialist training, to study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project. You may also choose to apply for our 3 year BSc and transfer to an MBiol up until the end of your second year, subject to suitable academic performance.
Course highlights:
- Experience the cutting edge in a research-active environment with world-class facilities.
- Perform a final year project at the frontier of modern research.
- Gain further practical experience and boost your employability through our Year in Industry programme.
- Build transferrable skills and employability with our skills-based teaching.
- Extensive wellbeing and employability support from dedicated Faculty teams.
- Outstanding graduate employability amongst top employers, both within and beyond scientific research.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Microbiology MBiol (Hons) at University of Leeds
25% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
25% | Sales occupations |
15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Microbiology and Cell Science
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
Costs
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Microbiology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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