Belfast,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSci (Hons) Microbiology in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
|
Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,100
(c. USD30,911.27)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Microbiology examines microscopic organisms like bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses, holding critical significance across environmental science, agriculture, food production, biomedical research, and biotechnology. Consequently, microbiology graduates are in high demand within these sectors. This field serves as a cornerstone of biological sciences, spanning from fundamental research to various industrial, medical, and ecological implementations.
Microbes significantly influence human, animal, and plant health, with microbiologists playing pivotal roles in disease diagnosis and developing effective treatments.
These tiny organisms are equally vital to Earth's ecosystems, driving environmental cycles and breaking down waste materials.
Within biotechnology and synthetic biology, microorganisms prove indispensable for producing beverages, medications, renewable fuels, and numerous other valuable commodities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A level requirements
AAB 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 or 4
OR
AAB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life and Health Sciences + GCSE Biology grade C or 4 and Chemistry grade B or 6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB or 6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4
OR
AAA including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade B or 6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB or 6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4.
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H2H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 and H3 in any order in Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O3 in Chemistry and O4 in Mathematics
OR
H2H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 in Biology + Ordinary Level grade O3 in Chemistry and O4 in Mathematics.
Access Course
Not considered. Applicants should apply for the BSc degree.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) or Mathematics or Physics or Geography + GCSE Chemistry grade B or 6
IELTS 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum marks as follows- Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
AAB 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 or 4
OR
AAB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life and Health Sciences + GCSE Biology grade C or 4 and Chemistry grade B or 6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB or 6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4
OR
AAA including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade B or 6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB or 6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4.
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H2H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 and H3 in any order in Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O3 in Chemistry and O4 in Mathematics
OR
H2H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 in Biology + Ordinary Level grade O3 in Chemistry and O4 in Mathematics.
Access Course
Not considered. Applicants should apply for the BSc degree.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) or Mathematics or Physics or Geography + GCSE Chemistry grade B or 6
IELTS 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum marks as follows- Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
Tuition
GBP
23,100