BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology (Combined Hons.): University of East London

About the programme

Microbiology is the study of all forms of life too small to be seen by the naked eye, such as viruses, bacteria, yeasts, protozoa and some fungi. We study all aspects of these micro-organisms, their properties, their many and varied roles, and their interactions with other species, especially humans. The programme emphasises an understanding of the properties of micro-organisms and the mechanisms by which they are able to enter the body and cause disease.

Career opportunities

The qualification opens many opportunities within and outside microbiology. Destinations of recent graduates include laboratory-based work in medical and industrial research and/or sales in pharmaceutical industries, working for government agencies such as the Medical Control Agency, further study, and teaching. This programme does not qualify you for IBMS registration and would require further modules to be taken if you are considering a career in a hospital diagnostic laboratory.

Admission requirments

• For students entering with AS/A2 qualifications, the minimum requirement is 200 points at A2 level with a preferred minimum of 100 A2 points in Biology and Chemistry.
• They also accept Access to Science, Advanced GNVQ in Science at merit grade, and BTEC National Diploma in Science with a minimum of 6 modules at merit grade or higher.
• All students should also have a minimum of grade C at GCSE, or equivalent, in English language, mathematics and double science.
• If you want to study Medical Microbiology but have not achieved the right entry qualifications, you may start with their extended degree programme.
• Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.
• In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required.