Microbiology (MSci)

Microbiology impacts all aspects of our lives and the world around us. Study MSci Microbiology and learn about the roles of microbes in global challenges like antimicrobial resistance, food security and the climate crisis. During this 4-year integrated master's course, you'll develop knowledge in medical and environmental microbiology, including how we can control infectious diseases or use microbes in beneficial ways. In your fourth year you'll cover advanced microbiology and complete a research project as part of your postgraduate study. On this MSci Microbiology degree you'll develop skills across a range of microbiology areas and explore topics such as: antimicrobial resistance and its link to One Health understanding the microbiome – from human to planetary health use of microbes in biotechnology understanding biofilms and their impact Throughout the course, you'll also cover a wider range of subjects available across our biology and biomedical science degrees to expand your knowl

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £32,000 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £32,000 per year

September 2025

No fixed deadline; apply as early as possible. See course page for details.

• Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom