Microbiology with Professional Studies

Queens University Belfast

Course code
C504
QQI level
Level 7
NFQ type
Duration
4 Years
Attendance
CAO points
NFQ Level 7

Course summary

Microbiology is the study of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses, and is of immense importance in relation to the environment, agriculture and food, biomedical sciences and biotechnology. Graduates in microbiology are therefore highly sought after in these fields. Microbiology is very central to many aspects of the biological sciences, from pure research to diverse industrial, medical and environmental applications.