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University degree

Microbiology with Professional Placement

Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust · Birmingham
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Ottalie · your guide
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About this course

This programme in Microbiology with Professional Placement is offered by Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust in Birmingham. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
96-111 pts3%
112-127 pts14%
128-143 pts27%
144-159 pts22%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts8%
192-207 pts6%
208-223 pts2%
224-239 pts1%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
93% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels93%
no formal qualifications3%
Other3%
an Access course1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
89%
In work or further study after
96%
Continue past first year
79%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
3 years on
£34,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled22%
Administrative occupations10%
Skilled trades occupations3%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled19%
Elementary occupations9%
Secretarial and related occupations3%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
79%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback76%
Academic support66%
Well organised78%
Learning resources84%
Student community86%
In students' own words
★★★★
Worth it overall
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the city is a brilliant student ci
Final year · Part-time
★★★★
Exceeded expectations
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — the city
Class of 2024 · Full-time
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust's own site.
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