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University of Surrey
Microbiology with Foundation Year
Guildford, England, United Kingdom · UCAS C507
Level
Bachelor
Duration
5 Years
Campus
Stag Hill
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2026-09-01
UCAS code
C507
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Course Overview
Microbiology with Foundation Year at University of Surrey in Guildford, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Microbiology graduates work in healthcare diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food safety testing, environmental monitoring and infectious disease research. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased demand for microbiology expertise.
Student life (indicative)
Surrey offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
16,430
Staff Ratio
16.0:1
International
20.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
82.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Microbiology with Foundation Year
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Microbiology with Foundation Year topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Microbiology with Foundation Year
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
16,430
Total students
Staff Ratio
16:1
Students per staff
International Students
20%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Surrey offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Surrey offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Parks & green spaces
- Great café culture
- Major shopping & retail hub
- Outdoor & nature activities
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
82%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Microbiology graduates work in healthcare diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food safety testing, environmental monitoring and infectious disease research. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased demand for microbiology expertise.
- Microbiology graduates work in healthcare diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food safety testing, environmental monitoring and infectious disease research.
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased demand for microbiology expertise.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Hospitality
- Technology
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,633/month budget (housing $965, food $338, transport $102) covers everything comfortably. Guildford is pricier than northern cities but significantly cheaper than London, 30 minutes away.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,633/month budget (housing $965, food $338, transport $102) covers everything comfortably.
- Guildford is pricier than northern cities but significantly cheaper than London, 30 minutes away.