Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Tiny life forms like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa are essential to Earth's physical and biological systems, aiding in wastewater treatment and environmental cleanup. While humans have harnessed these microscopic organisms for food and beverage production for millennia, certain varieties can trigger severe illnesses. These ancient Earth dwellers remain largely unexplored, with only a fraction identified. Modern microbiology is leading a technological breakthrough, combining ultra-sensitive molecular instruments with advanced computing to decode life's mysteries. This program offers comprehensive insights into microscopic biology, microbial impacts on health and disease, and how mammalian immune systems combat infections.