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BSc Microbiology with Professional Studies
at Queen's University Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,300
Country Rank#24
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Microbiology is the study of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses, and is of immense importance in relation to the environment, agriculture and food, biomedical sciences and biotechnology. Graduates in microbiology are therefore highly sought after in these fields. Microbiology is very central to many aspects of the biological sciences, from pure research to diverse industrial, medical and environmental applications.

Course Content
Modules:
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics 1
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics II
- Microbial Metabolism and Biocatalysis
- Microorganisms in Action
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Cell Biology
Entry Requirement
A level requirements
BBB including Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
OR
BBB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology grade C/4 and Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
OR
ABB including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level.

Graduate
A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirements are also met.
Fees & Scholarships
The cost of studying at Queen's University Belfast varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £25300 annually, to study in Queen's University Belfast.
Career Prospect
Past students have gained work placement with organisations locally, nationally and internationally such as:
- Northern Ireland Water Ltd
- Environment Agency
- Forensic Science Service
- Moy Park
- Randox Laboratories
- Norbrook Laboratories Ltd
- The Almac Group
- Health Service
- GSK

Cost Of Studying At Queen's University Belfast

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BSc Microbiology with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast