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Virology and Immunology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Virology and Immunology BSc (Hons)
Years one and two provide a broad background in biomedical science as well as information about viruses and the diseases they cause.
You will study the immune system and how it controls infection. You will also learn about autoimmune diseases that can occur if the immune system attacks the bodys own tissues rather than an infectious agent.
In your final year you will review the main viral diseases of humankind in terms of their natural history, biology, molecular biology, immunology, pathogenesis and epidemiology. These include HIV, hepatitis B and C, papilloma, in...
Years one and two provide a broad background in biomedical science as well as information about viruses and the diseases they cause.<br/><br/>You will study the immune system and how it controls infection. You will also learn about autoimmune diseases that can occur if the immune system attacks the bodys own tissues rather than an infectious agent.<br/><br/>In your final year you will review the main viral diseases of humankind in terms of their natural history, biology, molecular biology, immunology, pathogenesis and epidemiology. These include HIV, hepatitis B and C, papilloma, influenza, measles and coronaviruses, among others.<br/><br/>You will learn about cutting-edge issues in virology and immunology, including emerging viruses such as the SARS-CoV-2, Marburg and Ebola viruses.<br/><br/>You will also learn about the problems associated with the production of vaccines. You will normally work on a research project in either virology or immunology.<br/><br/>The four-year BSc Virology and Immunology with Study in Industry (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2024/cellular-molecular/bsc-virology-and-immunology-with-study-in-industry/) is available by transfer after securing a placement during the second year.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
31 January
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Course Code
C540
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A levelA,A,B B,B,B Standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,A,B,B Standard Higher: AAABB. Access to HE DiplomaD:24,M:21 Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Chemistry units and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another science. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 34 Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B Advanced Higher: AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another science/mathematics subject. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalRequirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £31,300 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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