Microbiology

Imperial College London

Focus your study on all types of microorganisms and acquire theoretical and practical skills for a career in microbiology on this three-year course.Microbiology at Imperial aims to understand the behaviour of living systems from the level of cells up to whole organisms and ecosystems.This course focuses on all types of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses.You'll learn the fundamental science of different types of microorganisms, as well as the important biotechnological, industrial, medical, food and agricultural applications.After developing your understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology, you'll move on to advanced study. Here, you can tailor the course to your interests and complete a research project that's laboratory, data or field-based.Your teaching will be enriched by an internationally leading research programme, with teaching delivered through laboratory work, lectures, tutorials, seminars and site visits.

Life Sciences