University of Manchester
Microbiology
BSc (Hons), 3 years
Typical offer rate
77–87%
high entry
Typical entry
AAA
AAA
Grad employment
80%
15 months after
In professional roles
65%
Median grad salary
£26,000
15 months after
Manchester's microbiology degree is a BSc (Hons) covering the biology of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, from their molecular mechanisms to their ecological and medical significance. The three-year programme includes substantial laboratory training. Offers are made around AAA at A-level, and an offer is likely for those who meet the grades.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Microbiology at University of Manchester has a 77–87% chance of an offer, high by UK standards. Most offers are made around AAA at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: AAA
- AAA
- AAB
About University of Manchester
Manchester is a large Russell Group university on its city campus, with more Nobel laureates among its community than almost any other in the country.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Manchester · Microbiology
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.