Bsc (hons) Microbiology in Nottingham Trent University, UK

Bsc (hons) Microbiology in Nottingham Trent University

This modular microbiology degree gives a sound foundation to the study of Microbiology and allows students to specialise in their chosen field of interest with an emphasis on microbes and the diseases they cause. This is a highly applied course in which practical work plays a major role.

This course provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the fascinating world of bacteria and viruses, paying attention to microbes of medical importance.

Why choose this course?

• We are very proud to be in the Top 20 university in the UK for Bioscience  (Guardian University League Table 2020).
• NTU is in the top 20 universities in the UK for biological science – The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019.
• This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
• You will be taught by internationally renowned experts.
• Third in the UK for Bioscience students on year-long work placements (HESA 2017/18).
• Your course has a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning, much of which will be carried out in a newly developed high-tech laboratory environment.
• You will be introduced to the micro-organisms associated with global health issues such as HIV, TB and influenza.
• You'll then build on this to understand how infections spread and their significance to the global population.
• You will examine how bacteria and viruses function, how they cause diseases, how the body reacts to infections and how bacteria and viruses can be positively applied in food and healthcare.
• Focusing on microbial diagnostics you will explore the use of molecular biology and bioinformatics in microbial forensic investigations.

You'll be encouraged to take a year-long, paid work placement in your third year, which will enhance your career prospects by giving you valuable vocational experience. In your final year, you'll have the opportunity to conduct a major research project in a specialist field you enjoy.

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