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 course.
Selected courseMicrobiology
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
Biology is widely expected. Chemistry is often required or strongly recommended.
- Biomedical science
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Biological sciences
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Genetics
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
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.