Microbiology

About this course

Microbiology is the study of life at its smallest and most ancient scales, examining the bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that inhabit every environment on Earth, including the human body. It is a discipline with enormous practical importance: understanding how microorganisms cause disease, how the immune system and pharmaceuticals combat them, and how they can be harnessed for beneficial purposes in medicine, agriculture and industry is central to some of the most significant challenges in modern science and public health. The field combines molecular biology, genetics, immunology, ecology and biochemistry into a rigorous account of microbial life. At the University of Glasgow this four-year full-time programme provides a comprehensive overview of modern microbiology research. You will study the biology of bacteria, viruses and parasites across a range of contexts, from clinical

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 80% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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