On this course, you’ll learn about how some of the things we cannot see, such as bacteria and viruses, have the ability to change society on a massive scale. You’ll gain an understanding of how microbiology can be applied to develop new vaccines, improve our food and improve the treatment of diseases.

• Study a curriculum that explores some of society’s biggest challenges, from emerging disease threats to the increase of antibiotic resistance.
• Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory and use equipment that can found in the NHS and research labs across the world.
• Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements, where you can work in one of our partner laboratories across the world.
• Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in virology, bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance and systems biology, whose work is used by governments, health professionals and industry.