University courses

University courses

Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.

Explore a pathway

Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.

Choose a branch, then a career.

Selected careerMicrobiologist

GCSE and IGCSE preparation

  • English and mathematics

    Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.

  • Sciences

    English and mathematics at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly requested. Science grades matter more for science degrees. No single national grade is stored. International GCSEs are not automatically accepted as GCSEs.

A-level subjects

  • Biology

    Biology is widely expected. Chemistry is often required or strongly recommended.

  • Chemistry

    Biology is widely expected. Chemistry is often required or strongly recommended.

University courses

  • Microbiology

    Direct qualifying route. A usual degree route. Research posts may need postgraduate study.

  • Biomedical science

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Biological sciences

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Genetics

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

Possible careers

  • Microbiologist

    Direct qualifying route. A usual degree route. Research posts may need postgraduate study.

  • Biologist

    Common route. A specialist route within biology.

  • Research scientist

    Common route. A first degree plus, often, postgraduate research.

This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.