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University degree

Virology and Immunology

University of Bristol · Bristol
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Years one and two provide a broad background in biomedical sciences 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 body biomedical science, biochemistry, virus, immunity, immune response, microbiology, bioscience, cancer, molecular genetics, big data, bioinformatics biomedical science, biochemistry, virus, immunity, immune response, microbiology, bioscience, cancer, molecular genetics, big data, bioinformatics Our MSci course is ideal if you want to continue in research or to stand out when applying for a PhD or employment.

Years one and two provide a broad background in biomedical sciences 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 body's own tissues rather than an infectious agent.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts30%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts15%
208-223 pts10%
How they qualified
65% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel65%
baccalaureate15%
access10%
degree5%
other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
63%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
79%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,500
After 15 months
£28,000
3 years on
£36,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
79%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching74%
Assessment & feedback52%
Academic support53%
Well organised76%
Learning resources80%
Student community79%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Bristol's own site.
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