Microbiology Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Microbiology BSc (Hons) Imperial College of Science 90% 5% 10% £9250 £41650 193 London On campus Full-time
Microbiology MSc Birkbeck, University of London - - - £5520 £9015 - London On campus Part-time
Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc Middlesex University - - - £64 £112 - London On campus Part-time
Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology) MSc Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Clinical Microbiology MSc Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Clinical Oral Microbiology DClinDent Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Microbiology

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Microbiology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Specialisations within Microbiology

  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Genetics
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Microbiology

  • Ability to employ a range of investigative, recording and analysis techniques
  • Prepare, interpret and present data
  • Ability to conduct literature searches and critically evaluate information
  • Ability to undertake practical laboratory investigations in a safe, responsible and ethical manner
  • Ability to apply scientific thought, rationales and approaches
  • Teamwork
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Problem- solving
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Ability to evaluate your own performance

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Microbiology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Microbiology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Microbiology at Nottingham Trent University

40% Finance Professionals
30% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Media Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

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

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