Belfast,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSci (Hons) Microbiology with Professional Studies 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
60 months
Microbiology explores microscopic organisms like bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses, holding critical significance for environmental science, agriculture, food production, biomedical research, and biotechnology. As a result, Microbiology graduates are in high demand across these sectors. This field serves as a cornerstone in biological sciences, spanning from fundamental research to practical applications in industry, medicine, and ecology.
Microbes significantly influence human, animal, and plant health, often causing diseases. Microbiologists play vital roles in diagnosing these conditions and developing treatments to fight infections.
These tiny organisms also maintain Earth's ecosystems by driving environmental cycles and breaking down waste materials.
In biotechnology and synthetic biology, microorganisms are 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 or 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 4 and Chemistry grade B 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 o 6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4.
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 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB or 6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4
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 or 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 4 and Chemistry grade B 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 o 6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4.
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 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB or 6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4
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