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

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

32,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

ImmunologyMain Subject Area

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, 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 and an optional unit, possibly biochemistry, from a selection offered.


All practical teaching in years one and two is supported by the eBiolabs dynamic laboratory manual.


In the final year, you will undertake a research project or scientific dissertation, working in a research or teaching laboratory in our Biomedical Sciences building or one of the hospitals. Your work may even be published in scientific literature.


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 course is available as an intercalated degree for current medicine, dentistry or veterinary students 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, 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 and an optional unit, possibly biochemistry, from a selection offered.


All practical teaching in years one and two is supported by the eBiolabs dynamic laboratory manual.


In the final year, you will undertake a research project or scientific dissertation, working in a research or teaching laboratory in our Biomedical Sciences building or one of the hospitals. Your work may even be published in scientific literature.


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

Admission Requirements

85+
67+
6.5+
34+

30 Jun 2025
3 Years
Sep

Domestic
9,250 GBP
International
32,500 GBP

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