Biological Sciences (Microbiology), BSc (Hons), Heriot-Watt University

About Biological Sciences (Microbiology), BSc (Hons) - at Heriot-Watt University

This programme provides a thorough general training in the physiology, ecology and biotechnological applications of microorganisms. We focus particularly on microbes as producers, as spoilage agents of food, as components of the environment, and as agents of disease, with emphasis on new and emerging diseases.

The programme aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the microbiological sciences, and sufficient training in scientific methods and procedures to advance to a career in relevant industries, postgraduate training or other spheres of research.

We are still accepting applications for September 2018.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Microbiology) students are doing six months after graduating:

• 50% are working
• 35% are studying
• 5% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 70% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students six months after graduating: £19000
• The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £19000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

• Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
• Natural and social science professionals
• Engineering professionals
• Sales occupations
• Business and public service associate professionals
• Managers, directors and senior officials
• Business, research and administrative professionals
• Administrative occupations
• Secretarial and related occupations
• Skilled trades occupations

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Scotland / EU**England / Northern Ireland / WalesInternationalFeePaid by SAAS£9,250£17,960

* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.

** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

Scholarships and bursaries

Featured scholarships

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018

In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

• Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
• Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)

View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.

Entry requirements

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