The BSc (Hons) Microbiology with a Placement Year at the University of East Anglia is your gateway to understanding the microbial world, which is fundamental to addressing global challenges in health, environmental sustainability, and biotechnology. You will delve into critical areas such as infection and immunity, microbial biotechnology, and molecular microbiology, preparing you to tackle pressing issues like antibiotic resistance and the role of microbes in disease. This undergraduate degree is ideal for aspiring scientists who are curious about the invisible life that shapes our planet and are eager to develop the skills to make a tangible impact.
This full-time, four-year on-campus degree immerses you in biosciences through modules like professional skills, molecular biology, and cell biology, building your expertise year by year. Your second year focuses on advances in microbiology and further professional skills, leading into a pivotal year in industry where you will gain invaluable practical experience. In your final year, you will undertake a significant research project, applying your knowledge to a real-world problem. You will graduate from the University of East Anglia with a comprehensive understanding of microbiology and practical skills honed through research and a placement year, ready for careers in research, healthcare, and the biotechnology sector.