About the course

Microbiology and immunology are two modern biological sciences. Studied together these two fascinating subjects enable us to explore how microbes can be controlled to prevent disease and so much more.

　　Microbiology is one of the fastest developing fields of research in biology. Some examples of what microbiologists do include manipulating bacteria to produce useful products such as human insulin, and using other microbes that naturally feed on pollutants to clean up polluted water bodies.

　　Immunology explores the physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both health and disease as well as malfunctions of the immune system in immunological disorders like immune deficiency and transplant rejection

　　Our Microbiology and Immunology MSci curriculum has been carefully designed to enable you to not only develop core knowledge of this fascinating subject area, but to expose you to a comprehensive laboratory programme which encourages you to develop a range of key transferrable and employability skills.

　　Emphasis on the critical evaluation of scientific literature and effective communication particularly in the fourth year of study will see you develop independent learning and enhanced research skills. Our core modules will enable you to develop the required knowledge of the underpinning themes of the programme with our optional modules offering you the flexibility to tailor the programme to your interests and career aspirations.

　　In microbiology you will study the biology, biochemistry and physiology of viruses and microorganisms. You will examine bacteria, fungi and parasites, with a particular emphasis on host-pathogen interactions, the diseases these can cause, the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, as well as their wider application in biotechnology and their critical roles in global ecosystems.

　　In immunology you will explore the role of the immune system in health and disease. You will study the enormous diversity of the human immune system, the importance of this in host-pathogen interactions and how such knowledge is essential in the development of new biotechnological approaches to disease treatment and prevention, such as vaccines.

　　Knowledge of the development and function of the different components of the immune response is also essential in our understanding of autoimmune disease and other disorders of the immune system, such as immunodeficiency. You will explore how the extraordinary specificity of components of the immune system, such as antibodies, can be exploited in development of targeted molecular therapies in diseases including cancer.

　　Additional opportunities, such as the Applied Life Sciences Placement and semester or year abroad provide you with the opportunity to apply your learnings to authentic professional practice and develop an intercultural awareness. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Staffordshire
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Staffordshire

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Keele University

IELTS - 6

　　TOEFL ibt - 79 (components - listening 19, reading 19, speaking 20, writing 19)

　　A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

　　ABB or 128 points, C or above in specific subjects

　　To include 2 Science A levels from the list below:

　　Applied Science

　　Biology

　　Chemistry

　　Computer Science

　　Environmental Science

　　Food Science/Technology

　　Further Maths

　　Geography

　　Geology

　　Human Biology

　　Maths

　　Physics

　　Psychology

　　Sports Science

　　Statistics

　　GCSE REQUIREMENTS

　　Maths at C (or 4)

　　English Language / Literature at C (or 4)

　　BTEC

　　DDM in a science based subject.

　　Also accept BTEC Diploma (2 A Level equiv), accept Pearson BTEC National Extended Cert in Applied Science as 1 science subject

　　You must take sufficient science credits, please contact us for advice.

　　INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

　　H6, H6, H5 or 32 overall

　　Must have H6 in 2 sciences

　　ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA

　　Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit or higher.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Keele University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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