2023 entry (view 2024 entry)
BSc Virology and Immunology (C540)
Course overview
Typical offer
A-level standard offer: AAB
A-level contextual offer: BBB
See entry requirements for full details and eligibility.
Course duration
3 year(s) full-time
Part-time study is not available for this course
Application method
Full-time: UCAS
Intercalation
Current medical, dental or veterinary science students can apply for entry onto the third year of this course.
Fees
£9,250 per year, home students
£29,000 per year, international students
Fees quoted are for 2023 entry only. Fees for 2024 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2023.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Location
Years one and two provide a broad background in biomedical science 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.
In your final year you will review the main viral diseases of humankind in terms of their natural history, biology, molecular biology, immunology, pathogenesis and epidemiology. These include HIV, hepatitis B and C, papilloma, influenza, measles and coronaviruses, among others.
You will learn about cutting-edge issues in virology and immunology, including emerging viruses such as the SARS-CoV-2, Marburg and Ebola viruses.
You will also learn about the problems associated with the production of vaccines. You will normally work on a research project in either virology or immunology.
The four-year BSc Virology and Immunology with Study in Industry is available by transfer after securing a placement during the second year.
Course structure
Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.
Go to programme catalogueEntry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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
Find out if you are eligible for a contextual offerCore science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
BTEC
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units.
Find out more about our BTEC entry requirementsCore science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma contextual offer
31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject
Find out if you are eligible for a contextual offerCore science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
European Baccalaureate
80% overall, with 8.0 in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Advanced Higher: AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another science/mathematics subject, and Standard Higher: AAABB
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
- 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above; and
- at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Chemistry units and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another science
Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
Welsh Baccalaureate
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
Cambridge Pre-U
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
International qualifications
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Search international qualificationsApplicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements
No specific subjects required.
Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
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 English Language Profile E qualification
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels
More about UK qualifications.
Selection process
- We only use your information in UCAS to assess your application. There are no other selection criteria or processes.
- Full information about our selection processes for this course:
- The admissions statement above relates to 2023 entry. The statement for 2024 entry will be available in summer 2023.
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement:
