Human Biology and Infectious Diseases BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Human Biology and Infectious Diseases BSc (Hons)

There has never been a more urgent time to explore the pathology, transmission and epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting humans and animals. Start this scientific journey with a BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases degree at Salford.

One of the few courses of its kind outside of medicine to combine aspects of human physiology, immunology and infectious diseases, this exciting and relevant degree is a gateway to pathology, transmission and epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting humans and animals.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

09/2026

Campus

Peel Park Campus

Course Address
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT

Application Details

Course Code

BC15

Institution Code

S03

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

112

Scottish Higher

Two Scottish Higher Levels required, including Biology.

Access to HE Diploma

104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject and must include Biology content.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

30 points overall, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Biology. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

DMM

Grade MMM-DMM required from Applied Science or other Science-based BTEC including Biology modules. We can accept BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas in combination, where we would ask for a Merit grade in Applied Science.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Two Higher Levels required, including Biology.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

A level

Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Biology

T Level

M

Overall M required from T-Levels, following subjects are accepted: Health, Healthcare Science, Science. Must have passed all components.

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