Microbiology

About this course

Microbiology is the study of organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microscopic life forms that are responsible for some of the most consequential processes on the planet. Microorganisms cause and cure disease, they drive global nutrient cycles, they ferment food and drink, and they are the workhorses of the biotechnology industry. Understanding them is fundamental not only to medicine and public health but to ecology, agriculture, and the full range of life sciences. At Leeds this three-year full-time degree gives you a thorough grounding in microbial biology alongside the laboratory skills that professional microbiologists use every day. You will study microbial genetics, the biology of pathogens, immunology, virology, environmental microbiology, and the applications of microbiology in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial setti

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 80% 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 · 35% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Sports and fitness occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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