2024 entry (view 2023 entry)
MSci Medical Microbiology (C522)
Course overview
Typical offer
A-level standard offer: AAB
A-level contextual offer: BBB
See entry requirements for full details and eligibility.
Course duration
4 year(s) full-time
Part-time study is not available for this course
Application method
Full-time: UCAS
Fees
£9,250 per year, home students
£29,000 per year, international students
Fees quoted are for 2023 entry only. Fees for 2024 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2023.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Location
Our MSci course is ideal if you want to continue in research or to stand out when applying for a PhD.
In your first year you will gain a broad understanding of biomedical science and take units in microbiology and diseases caused by microorganisms. In addition to learning about the immune system, you will also study pathology and biochemistry.
In year two you will study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, such as shigella and tuberculosis, and viruses including SARS-CoV-2. As well as learning about the immune response to a variety of infectious microbes, you will investigate how bacteria acquire antibiotic resistance. Our eBiolabs online resources are available to help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in the first and second year.
You will take infection units and an optional unit in your third year.
The additional, fourth year includes an extended research project and advanced research skills training with an emphasis on enterprise. You will plan projects, communicate with a variety of audiences and learn to translate and commercialise research.
The School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine focuses on turning science into medicine and these courses aim to launch you into a research career with an emphasis on translational research.
Course structure
Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.
Go to programme catalogueEntry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
A-level standard offer
AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
A-level contextual offer
BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject
Find out if you are eligible for a contextual offerCore science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
BTEC
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units
Find out more about our BTEC entry requirementsCore science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma contextual offer
31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject
Find out if you are eligible for a contextual offerCore science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
European Baccalaureate
80% overall, with 8.0 in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Advanced Higher: AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another science/mathematics subject, and Standard Higher: AAABB
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/Medical/Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Chemistry units and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another science
Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
Welsh Baccalaureate
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
Cambridge Pre-U
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Further Mathematics; Human Biology; Mathematics; and Physics
International qualifications
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Search international qualificationsApplicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements
No specific subjects required.
Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
- GCSE English Language grade C or 4
- An alternative English Language Profile E qualification
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels
More about UK qualifications.
Selection process
- We only use your information in UCAS to assess your application. There are no other selection criteria or processes.
- Full information about our selection processes for this course:
- The admissions statement above relates to 2023 entry. The statement for 2024 entry will be available in summer 2023.
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement:
