Microbiology with Professional Experience

About this course

Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, the bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and archaea that make up the majority of life on earth by number and that play roles in virtually every biological process we know of. They are responsible for infectious disease and also for the fermentation processes that produce food and drink, the cycling of nutrients in soil and water, the decomposition of organic matter, and the biotechnological applications that are transforming medicine and industry. Understanding them is fundamental to biology, medicine, environmental science, and food production alike. At Reading you will study the biology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms alongside the laboratory techniques that modern microbiological research demands. The programme covers microbial physiology, genetics, environmental microbiology, medical microbiology, immunol

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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