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Infectious Diseases BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Infectious Diseases BSc (Hons)
Infectious disease is a major challenge to society in the developed and developing worlds.
Our infectious diseases programme investigates the microorganisms that cause disease in humans and animals and how a host responds to infection.
It brings together the study of:
* bacteriology
* virology
* immunology
* molecular biology
You will study:
* the interaction between microorganisms and hosts
* infection processes
* how microbes cause disease
Infectious disease is a major challenge to society in the developed and developing worlds. <br/><br/>Our infectious diseases programme investigates the microorganisms that cause disease in humans and animals and how a host responds to infection.<br/><br/>It brings together the study of: <br/><br/><br/>* bacteriology <br/><br/><br/>* virology <br/><br/><br/>* immunology <br/><br/><br/>* molecular biology <br/><br/><br/>You will study: <br/><br/><br/>* the interaction between microorganisms and hosts <br/><br/><br/>* infection processes <br/><br/><br/>* how microbes cause disease <br/><br/><br/>We can apply this knowledge to the development of prevention and therapeutic strategies, such as: <br/><br/><br/>* antibiotics <br/><br/><br/>* antiviral agents <br/><br/><br/>* vaccines<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C590
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology and Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B and English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4. A levelA,A,B AAB in one year. These grades should be achieved in one year. Required subjects: A levels: Biology and Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6 and English at C or 4. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £36,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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