Education & Careers

Study at the University of Leicester:

Microbiology or Medical Microbiology

Guardian University Guide 2012 Biosciences
Guardian University Guide 2012: Biosciences

Cover The UK national subject profile for microbiology (pdf) shows that:

  • Students studying microbiology at university are offered programmes that are exciting, relevant and diverse in their approaches to teaching, learning and assessment
  • Microbiology degrees provide entry to fascinating and varied careers both within and outside the area of bioscience
  • Microbiology students are generally enthusiastic about their experiences within Higher Education
  • Microbiology is a major contributor to the national economy with significant potential for future economic development

Microbiology in Schools

Microbiology Online carries resources and information for microbiology teaching and learning at KS2, KS3, KS4 and post-16 level:

  • Why microbiology?
  • Microbiology in the curriculum
  • Microbes in teaching
  • Practical Microbiology
  • Resources
  • Safety
  • Links

Microbiology Careers

The Microbiology Careers website is packed with information and downloadable resources for microbiologists at all stages of their careers:

  • Finding a suitable university course
  • Vacation work
  • Technical training
  • Student profiles
  • Next steps after university
  • Successful job hunting
  • Careers events
  • Career profiles

Biological Sciences Careers: A great website with examples of jobs you can do with a bioscience degree

 Joe Morley, Undergraduate Student. Joe is a 21 year old final year student at the University of Leicester studying for a BSc in Biological Sciences (Microbiology). I really enjoyed Biology and Chemistry at A level and I have always wanted to go to university so when I got the grades I needed I decided to go for it. I chose this course because it offered a really broad range of subjects because at the time I did not really know which specific area of science I wanted to study. During the course, I have been on a couple of excellent field trips, one to London and one on some islands off the west coast of Scotland. They were a lot of fun and we did some really interesting work. I also always enjoy the lab work that we do for each module. However, I do usually find the last couple of weeks before exams are pretty tough. I do not normally have too much problem with deadlines for reports of essays, but revising for exams gets quite stressful. Although there have been opportunities to get work experience in some of the labs, I have not really found time to do it. I have not worked in any paid employment while studying either, but a lot of my friends do, and they seem to be able to fit everything in without much of a problem. Studying at university has lived up to my expectations - I more-or-less knew what to expect because my older brother had just finished a similar degree when I started. Although at first I was a bit surprised by the amount of work we have to do. It was a big step up from A levels to the first year at university. The course has been interesting and fun, and on the social side of things, I have made lots of very good friends and have a great time. We meet up and go to the cinema, pub, etc. I am also a fan of the Leicester Tigers rugby team and so I watch quite a bit of rugby. I am not too sure about my future plans yet - I guess it depends how my degree turns out. I intend to have a year off from studying, probably travelling and then working to save up some money. After that, I think I would like to study more, so I will probably do an MSc.
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