Reading,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Microbiology With Foundation in Reading United Kingdom | University of Reading
University of Reading
|
Reading United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,650
(c. USD36,999.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Gain deeper insights into Earth's most prevalent organisms and contribute to worldwide scientific initiatives through this BSc Microbiology with Foundation program. This four-year degree begins with a foundational year before progressing into the three-year microbiology curriculum.
Studying within the UK's longest-established microbiology department, you'll hone practical skills in specialized labs while learning from globally recognized specialists, particularly in virology and bacteriology. According to the 2023 National Student Survey, 98% of Biological Sciences students rated our instructors as good or excellent at delivering clear explanations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Typical offer
BBB for applicants without Biology and a second science
CCC for applicants with Biology and a second science
Acceptable science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
International Baccalaureate
30 for applicants without higher level Biology and a second science
24 for applicants with Biology and a second science, both at higher level
If you would like to receive personalised advice on your eligibility for our Foundation courses, please ask us a question.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DMM
GCSE
Grade 4 (C) in Science if not studying sciences at A level
Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL (IBT) - 88, PTE (Academic) - 69 overall with min. 59 in each component/69 overall with min. 64 in each component
BBB for applicants without Biology and a second science
CCC for applicants with Biology and a second science
Acceptable science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
International Baccalaureate
30 for applicants without higher level Biology and a second science
24 for applicants with Biology and a second science, both at higher level
If you would like to receive personalised advice on your eligibility for our Foundation courses, please ask us a question.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DMM
GCSE
Grade 4 (C) in Science if not studying sciences at A level
Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL (IBT) - 88, PTE (Academic) - 69 overall with min. 59 in each component/69 overall with min. 64 in each component
Tuition
GBP
27,650