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Are you considering applying to study Microbiology at University? We’d like to invite you to follow your passion for the hidden world on the BSc in Microbiology at the University of Reading.

This undergraduate degree will give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of some of the world’s most dominant life forms. You will address questions about how microbes function and how we can use this knowledge to the benefit of human health and the planet.

You will be able to develop laboratory skills in purpose-built microbiology facilities, and can choose a year-long placement within a relevant organisation, allowing you to build relationships with industry members and stand out to employers.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the BSc in Microbiology at the University of Reading, register your interest here.

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