BSc Microbiology

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London Metropolitan University

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• Objectives
  A study of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and protozoa) provides important insights into many of the fundamental problems in biology. Because of their ease of manipulation and rapid growth, such organisms are frequently used as experimental systems for research in biochemistry and molecular biology. Recent public concerns about microbial contamination of food and a growing interest in biotechnology have increased the demand for graduate microbiologists.
• Entry requirements
  You should have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent). Successful applicants are normally expected to achieve one of the following: at least 160 points from two or more A-levels, including biology and either chemistry or science; or at least 160 points from two A-levels (Applied subjects) in science; or a BTEC National Diploma in Science with MMP and at least four merits in the final year, excluding common skills. Entry from appropriate Foundation and Access courses will also be considered.
• Academic title
  BSc Microbiology
• Course description
  Course structure
  
  You take eight modules at each level.
  
  Level 1
  
      * Cell Biology
      * General Microbiology
      * Molecular Biology and Genetics I
      * General Biochemistry
      * General Chemistry
      * Professional Studies
      * Human Structure and Function
      * Data Analysis
  
  Level 2
  
      * Microbial Physiology
      * Immunology
      * Genetics II
      * Metabolic Biochemistry
      * Principles of Ecology
      * Project Preparation
      * Molecular Biology II
  
  Level 3
  
      * Project (double module)
      * Medical Microbiology
      * Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
      * Bioethics
      * Virology

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