Microbiology BSc (Hons)

In spite of their size, the impact of microbes on the planet is so extensive that life as we know it could not exist without them. In addition, microbes cause many of the known diseases of humans, animals and plants. Knowledge of Microbiology will enable you to improve the quality of our lives in relation to the environment, to fight disease, and to combat pollution. Microbiology plays a key role in genetic engineering and other modern biotechnologies, such as antibiotic production and the exploitation of new sources of food and energy. This programme covers a broad range of topics, with in-depth knowledge of both natural processes and human affairs. You will study topics such as microbial diversity and versatility, biotechnology, microbial disease and virology. You will be able to identify individual species and grow them in pure culture, using aseptic techniques so that they can be safely handled and examined by microbiological methods. Project work will include the use of specialised research equipment alongside the members of the Microbiology Research Group and members of other departments, including medical and veterinary microbiologists in the institute of Infection and Global Health and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Department Key Facts Number of first year students405 Year One undergraduates in the School of Life Sciences in 2015 Graduate prospects85.6% of our graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating. (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Report 2013/14) National Student SurveyOverall satisfaction rates ranged from 90-96% on our programmes in the National Student Survey 2013. Why this subject? Shape your study with real flexibility and...