Program Overview
This Microbiology with Business and Enterprise degree combines biological sciences with business and entrepreneurial skills. Students gain practical experience through a year-long placement, preparing them for careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, environmental science, and entrepreneurship. The program offers membership in the Royal Society of Biology and is taught by experienced faculty.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program combines business, enterprise, and entrepreneurial skills with a Microbiology degree. It aims to enhance employability by providing students with practical experience through a year-long placement. The program covers a wide range of biological sciences in the first year, followed by more specialized units in subsequent years. Students can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice.
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers in various fields, including:
- Biotechnology: Research and development, production, and commercialization of biological products.
- Pharmaceuticals: Research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.
- Food and Beverage: Quality control, research, and development in the food and beverage industry.
- Environmental Science: Research and management of environmental issues related to microbiology.
- Entrepreneurship: Starting and running their own businesses in the life sciences sector.
Other:
- The program offers a year-long placement opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the world of work.
- Students can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice.
- The program is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
- The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields.
- The program provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a wide range of careers in the life sciences sector.
- Tuition fees are considerably lower for your placement year.
