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Microbiology with Professional Experience (MSci) Msci Hons
Expand your knowledge of some of the planet's smallest life forms. Contribute to research projects with global impact on this integrated MSci Microbiology with Professional Experience course.
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Apply by 14 Jan
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Points of entry for Microbiology with Professional Experience (MSci) Msci Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Microbiology and Cell Science at University of Reading
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Microbiology with Professional Experience (MSci) Msci Hons at University of Reading
ABB with B in Biology.
Or
BBB with B in Biology and a second science.
Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Microbiology and Cell Science at University of Reading
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Biological Sciences at University of Reading
member6151494
12th June 25
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Professional Experience, BSc Hons FullTime
Value more money will never be good, given we live in the UK where Higher Education is privatised; nothing you can particularly do about it, so a more general complaint than one directed to UOR specifically. Teaching quality varied rather significantly, with certain lecturers or professors clearly more engaged in their teaching than other. Course content varied with respect to teaching quality, but certain opportunites I cannot complain about (ie. the trip to South Africa, as well as others in the UK and abroad throughout the years). I have seen my Academic Tutor twice, and contacted a few times via email, but that was more due to the nature of his Job (He has a lot of placement out in Africa, so understandably difficult to contact). However, the times when we had met were good. Job prospects seem somehow both varied and limited. Varied in the sense of international demand and should probably always be needed, but limited in the immediate prospects for graduating students. read more
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member12151409
12th June 25
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Really enjoyable course at uor read more
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member10151389
12th June 25
Biological Sciences with Professional Experience, BSc Hons FullTime
My course is run smoothly and my tutor provides excellent support and advice. The careers team for SBS communicate frequently and provide lots of information on available opportunities, including preparing us to apply for our placements. I particularly love the flexibility of my course, the variety of optional modules for parts 2 and 3 allows us to select modules more suited to what we plan to do after graduation. read more
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member8151012
9th June 25
Zoology with Professional Experience, BSc Hons FullTime
Mixed review due to massive upheaval of my course 3/4 of the way through. Old course was fantastic, new semester system and course restructure has really trashed the academic content sadly. Some fantastic and passionate lecturers in the BioSci dept. still (Louise Johnson, Renee Lee, and Brian Pickles come to mind) but the restructure has put staff in a difficult spot too. Personal tutors as a concept are sorely under-utilized at Reading unfortunately, haven't heard from mine in 2 years! Be aware that with Zoology as a whole subject, employment can be tricky - jobs with nature & animals tend to be low pay and high competition. read more
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member5150476
4th June 25
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
lots of practicals and lectures, great teaching team read more
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member9150415
4th June 25
Biological Sciences with Foundation, BSc Hons FullTime
I have enjoyed this year. Lectures are supportive and interested in your opinions and helpful with any issues. read more
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member7149585
26th May 25
Zoology with Professional Experience, BSc Hons FullTime
so far pretty average course. the modules i thought would be more exciting and interesting and there'd be more outside surveying etc but i'm hoping they will be next year as we've been able to chose from some optional modules. read more
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member11149536
26th May 25
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
very broad course covering a lot of areas allowing you to specialise in second and third year. large variety of practical classes in modern labs and very keen and helpful lecturers. read more
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member12149241
22nd May 25
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Professional Experience, BSc Hons FullTime
I love my course! The majority of the teaching has been excellent, with lecturers clearly passionate about the subject. The content is fascinating and well taught, especially the field trips. Being in first year, I am unsure of the job prospects yet but I imagine that the next few years will set me up well for a career. read more
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member6149092
21st May 25
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Overall good teaching, with some modules being better than others. Although many of the practical classes were quite boring. read more
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member4149089
21st May 25
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
I love my course, my lectures are informative and interesting. I have enjoyed some modules more than others but in first year I understand why there are compulsory modules read more
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member12148380
14th May 25
Biochemistry with Professional Experience, BSc Hons FullTime
Personal tutor very helpful and lots of lab time. However many modules do not feel really relevant to the course and like they are filling the space. read more
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member8148252
13th May 25
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Very interesting practicals but I think some of the first year modules are a bit irrelevant read more
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Ben Lander
13th May 25
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, BSc Hons FullTime
Really enjoying my course, getting everything I wanted and more! Love the module selection and professors read more
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member11120385
2nd December 24
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
Interesting professors delivering interesting lectures read more
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member9125216
28th November 24
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
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member10115164
18th September 24
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, BSc Hons FullTime
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member8115079
18th September 24
Zoology with Foundation, BSc Hons FullTime
I loved my course and the teaches/lecturers on it. The course was very basic but you'd expect that from a foundation and It was the second chance I needed after a levels didn't go to plan. I'm now onto the first year of the course and couldn't be happier read more
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member497947
24th January 24
Zoology with Foundation, BSc Hons FullTime
I’m excited to learn more about animals read more
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member585351
28th April 23
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Biological sciences is a great course for anyone interested in biology and wants to learn in more take detail about the intricacies of multiple systems in life, providing a huge variety in module selection from from the macro scale in ecology to the microscopic scale in cellular genetics. read more
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member1082572
28th March 23
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
It’s been going well I think the lectures could definitely be made more fun however when a subject that contains a lot of latin it makes the student less interested so it could be hard to somehow make it more interactive read more
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member1381569
17th March 23
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, BSc Hons FullTime
interesting course, some great lecturers, some not so good but overall i would definitely recommend it read more
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jessjxo
6th June 19
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
Haven’t seen my tutor all year but very interesting course!!!! read more
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Member13957372
17th May 19
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
As I started this year by carrying out a foundation year. I found it difficult to enjoy the course content as it was very similar to A Levels. But the teaching quality was better and I felt better knowing next year I have a solid understanding of how the department works and who I can speak to if I need advice. read more
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member537890
14th May 19
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
I enjoy my course because I like the content in general however there is a lack of staff and resources so I feel we dont receive the level of teaching we pay for. There are very few seminars or small group sessions and so I dont feel like I know any of the staff or my personal tutor, however they are improving the tutor system. We have been given hardly any advice on future work and jobs apart from being told to apply for placements and a lot of it is not course specific. Some of the staff are good lectures but they all have too much going on to put their best efforts into teaching and other members of staff are knowledgable but not very good at teaching at all. read more
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member1037619
3rd May 19
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
Lots of fun and very interesting. Dr. Baker is a superb lecturer and there are many others. You do get the odd lecturer that’s not great but that’s a rare occurrence. read more
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Jennywatkins
3rd December 15
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
I think tuition fees are too high but that's a different boat. The teaching is as good as an lecture where you're writing notes. A lot for the time we have to find out deadlines ect via other students which isn't so good. Personal tutor is amazing. Course content is good covering a wide variety of topics but haven't really been told much about jobs. read more
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Luis Gustavo
19th October 15
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, BSc Hons FullTime
Course well balanced between theoratical and practical lectures, handy online blackboard for additional content, great job prospects and awesome teachers read more
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member129420
29th June 15
Zoology, BSc Hons FullTime
Honestly the best zoology course in the country. The lecturers are AMAZING and you won't find better facilities anywhere else. The opportunities available to you are incomparable. read more
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mwahehe951
24th May 15
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Overall teaching quality was good and I thoroughly enjoyed most of my modules, there is a lot of choice among modules. However, contact time with personal tutor often seemed pointless read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Microbiology and Cell Science at University of Reading
Memo
13th May 25
Microbiology with Professional Experience, BSc Hons FullTime
Quite challenging experience. It could be better. read more
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