BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,400 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In your first year, you will gain a broad understanding of the biology of normal and cancerous cells. In addition to studying the immune system and the immune response, you will take pathology, microbiology and biochemistry units.


In the second year, you will study the cellular and molecular basis of cancer and its therapy, as well as autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes and arthritis, and human cancers caused by viruses, such as papillomavirus and hepatitis B. You will take molecular genetics units and an optional unit, possibly Bench to Bedside and Beyond, from a selection offered.


All practical teaching in years one and two is supported by the eBiolabs dynamic laboratory manual. In the second year, you will also have the opportunity to develop your transferable and employability skills in the Biomedical Research, Employability and Enterprise Skills unit in the second year.


In the third year, you will undertake a grant proposal or research project working in our research projects laboratory in our Biomedical Sciences Building or one of the hospitals.


The four-year BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology with Study in Industry is available by transfer after securing a placement during your second year.


This BSc programme is available as an intercalated degree for current undergraduate students in medicine, dentistry or veterinary sciences from the University of Bristol or other universities. Find out more about our intercalated degrees and eligibility criteria.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In your first year, you will gain a broad understanding of the biology of normal and cancerous cells. In addition to studying the immune system and the immune response, you will take pathology, microbiology and biochemistry units.


In the second year, you will study the cellular and molecular basis of cancer and its therapy, as well as autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes and arthritis, and human cancers caused by viruses, such as papillomavirus and hepatitis B. You will take molecular genetics units and an optional unit, possibly Bench to Bedside and Beyond, from a selection offered.


All practical teaching in years one and two is supported by the eBiolabs dynamic laboratory manual. In the second year, you will also have the opportunity to develop your transferable and employability skills in the Biomedical Research, Employability and Enterprise Skills unit in the second year.


In the third year, you will undertake a grant proposal or research project working in our research projects laboratory in our Biomedical Sciences Building or one of the hospitals.


The four-year BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology with Study in Industry is available by transfer after securing a placement during your second year.


This BSc programme is available as an intercalated degree for current undergraduate students in medicine, dentistry or veterinary sciences from the University of Bristol or other universities. Find out more about our intercalated degrees and eligibility criteria.

Admission Requirements

67+
88+
6.5+
168+
34+
Typical offer

A-level standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
A-level contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.



English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level E.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
33,400 GBP

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