Programme Specification for Medical Microbiology (Major, Joint or Minor)

Campus: Stratford

Why Study Medical Microbiology as part of a Combined Honours Degree?

Microbiology is the study of all forms of life too small to be seen by the naked eye. These include viruses, bacteria, yeasts, protozoa and some fungi. We study all aspects of these micro-organisms, their properties, their many and varied roles, and their interactions with other species especially humans. A major emphasis of the programme is understanding the properties of micro-organisms and the mechanisms by which they are able to enter the body and cause disease. Such understanding is essential in improving infectious disease diagnosis and control.

What will I study?

The programme at UEL is based around the study of the microbiology of disease.
Emphasis is placed on the ways in which knowledge in this area can be applied for the benefit of mankind.
There is extensive laboratory training and an option for students majoring in this subject to undertake sandwich placement training.

Which modules will I study?

You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Medical Microbiology.

Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?

All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).

Popular Combinations with Medical Microbiology are:

Immunology with Medical Microbiology (C590 - BSc/OJok)
Medical Microbiology/Clinical Science (CB5X - BSc/OKOC)
Medical Microbiology/Immunology (C591 - BSc/OKOJ)
Pharmacology with Medical Microbiology (B2C5 - BSc/OLok)

What can I combine with Medical Microbiology?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.

Entry Requirements

240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level, with a minimum of grade B in A2 Biology, Chemistry or Physics). In addition to the above, we require GCSE Maths, English and Science grade C.

How do I apply?

If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).

If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.

Other Medical Microbiology programmes available

For further information on the range of Medical Microbiology programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/hsb/

Contact Us

If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk

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