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Bachelors Degrees in Microbiology Worldwide

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Life Science BSc

Umeå University Sweden

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Medical Microbiology BSc (Hons)

University of Leicester United Kingdom

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Microbiology BSc (Hons)

University of Glasgow United Kingdom

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Microbiology BSc (Hons)

University of Delhi India

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Microbiology BSc

Queen's University Belfast United Kingdom

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Microbiology and Immunology BSc (Hons)

Keele University United Kingdom

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BS Microbiology & Immunology BS

University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) United States

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Microbiology BA (Hons)

Trinity College Dublin Ireland

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BSc/BSc (Hons) Microbiology BSc (Hons)

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) United Kingdom

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Medical Microbiology BSc

University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences (Microbiology) BSc (Hons)

Heriot-Watt University United Kingdom

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Microbiology BSc (Hons)

University of Chester United Kingdom

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Microbiology (Medical Sciences) MPhil, PhD, MD

Newcastle University United Kingdom

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Microbiology (C500) BSc (Hons)

University of Dundee United Kingdom

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Microbiology BSc, UG:Bachelor

University of Idaho United States

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Microbiology BSc (Hons)

University of Reading United Kingdom

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Medical Microbiology BSc (Hons)

University of Aberdeen United Kingdom

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Study a Microbiology degree abroad in 2025

Microbiology encompasses the study of microorganisms, such as algae, bacteria, fungi, moulds and viruses. There are several sub-disciplines within the field of microbiology, including bacteriology, virology and immunology, among others. As a microbiologist you could be responsible for the development of new medicines, tracking the emergence of new diseases, or studying the increase of antibiotic resistance.

Graduates of a degree in microbiology have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. These include biomedical scientist, food technologist, marine biologist, immunologist, pharmacologist and laboratory technician, as well as many others.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory sessions. Depending on your course, you may also have the option to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Food Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Pathology and Medicine
  • Animal Infectious Diseases
  • Haematology

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