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Master of Biology in Microbiology
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Microbiology) at San Francisco State University is a biology degree concentrating on microbiology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Biology in Microbiology. Apply knowledge in areas including at least 58 units: 30 lower-division units
- 19 upper-division required units including. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Research
- industry
- public health
- clinical laboratory work
- state or federal service
- graduate study in microbiology
Curriculum
- At least 58 units: 30 lower-division units
- 19 upper-division required units including General Microbiology and a graduation writing course
- and at least 9 upper-division elective units with two laboratory electives. All major coursework is letter-graded.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer per the course page: UCAS Tariff 128 - 120 A Levels ABB-BBB with B in Biology or Human Biology GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh
- Mathematics and a Science subject BTEC National Diploma: BTEC not accepted for this scheme: International Baccalaureate: 32-30 points overall with 6 points in Biology at Higher Level European Baccalaureate: 75% overall with 7 in a relevant science
Accepted academic background
Upper secondary qualification such as A Levels, IB or country equivalent
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 / 6.5 with minimum 5.5 per component
- TOEFL iBT 88 / 93
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge C1 Advanced C with 162 per component (undergraduate table
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,255 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of Life Sciences |
| Department | Department of Life Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,800 GBP tuition reduction for sciences Master study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £23,255 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 / 6.5 with minimum 5.5 per component, TOEFL iBT 88 / 93, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge C1 Advanced C with 162 per component (undergraduate table.