Microbiology (Undergraduate Masters)

About this course

Microbiology is the study of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses, and is of immense importance in relation to the environment, agriculture and food, biomedical sciences, and biotechnology. Microorganisms play major roles in the diseases of humans, animals, and plants, and microbiologists have been central to their diagnosis and to combating such diseases through the discovery of effective therapies. Microorganisms also play a central role in the biosphere, driving the biogeochemical cycles that sustain life on Earth, and their exploitation underpins fermentation, food production, biotechnology, and the emerging field of synthetic biology. At Queen's University of Belfast, this four-year full-time undergraduate masters programme (MSci) provides both the breadth of a strong undergraduate education in microbiology and the additional depth of an integrated masters year that develo

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 45% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 15% of graduatescards →

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