FdSc Applied Microbiology

  • Part-time study available
  • International students can apply
  • Work placement opportunity
Qualification Entry requirements 2013
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) 80 points i.e.: Pass or above
UCAS tariff points 80 points
GCE A level 80 points from one A2 level subject
GCE A level double award 80 points from one A2 level subject
BTEC National Diploma 80 points from BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma
BTEC Higher National Diploma Pass
Foundation Degree Pass
Scottish Highers 80 points
Irish Leaving Certificate 80 points from Higher level
International Baccalaureate 24 points

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.

Applicant profile

You will probably already be working in a microbiology or related area, and be ready to enhance your knowledge and employment prospects through Higher Education.