B.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology and Molecular Biology (with option to study overseas)

Year 1 develops key skills and provides a sound introduction to microbiology and molecular biology. Typical areas of study may include biomolecule cells and micro-organisms, genetics, adaptation and diversity.

In Year 2 you will continue to develop key skills. Study options enable you to build a programme that suits your intellectual needs and career aspirations. Typical areas of study may include techniques and applications in molecular biology, microbiology and research skills.

If you opt for the four year sandwich route your third year will be spent on placement.

Year 3 (or Year 4 of the sandwich course) aims to provide you with the opportunity to specialise in areas of microbiology and health, genetics, dna and disease; and also includes an independent project.