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Healthcare | Science and research
Microbiologists study micro-organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae.
You could do a degree in a subject like microbiology, biology or biological science. Some employers may ask for a relevant postgraduate qualification and work experience. You may be able to do an integrated postgraduate master's qualification like a MBiolSci, MBiol or MSci. These courses include independent research and can lead onto further postgraduate study for a PhD. If you want to work in the NHS as a microbiologist, you could apply to the Scientist Training Programme (STP) after your degree.
You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science and 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including biology for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
Volunteering
You could improve your career prospects if you get some work experience. This could be with the NHS, as part of a sandwich degree course or through a placement with a company during the holidays. Your university can advise you on voluntary opportunities.
You'll need:
As part of your day-to-day duties, you might:
You could move into lab management, research or teaching. In the NHS you could progress to specialist, team manager and consultant. You could also offer consultancy services in areas like pharmaceutical sales, publishing and law.
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