Microbiology

About this course

Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic life forms that are invisible to the naked eye but fundamental to the functioning of every ecosystem and to health and disease in human beings and other animals. Microorganisms drive nutrient cycling in soils and oceans, underpin the production of fermented foods and beverages, are central to the development of antibiotics and vaccines, and are implicated in some of the most serious infectious diseases and public health challenges the world faces. Microbiology sits at the crossroads of biology, chemistry, and medicine, and its insights are essential across science, healthcare, agriculture, and biotechnology. At the University of Reading, this programme includes a foundation year for students who need to build their scientific foundations, making it accessible to a wider range of appli

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 105% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 65% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →
• 3 / 100Process, plant and machine operatives · 10% of graduatescards →

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