BSc Human Biology and Infectious Diseases with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Pass (D or E). Must have passed all components. Health, Healthcare Science and Science are accepted subjects. Access to HE: 64 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff Points. From at least one at Higher level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff Points. From at least one at Higher level. IB: 26 points.
About this course
A BSc (Hons) in Microbiology and Evolutionary Biology, covering both microbial life and evolutionary processes. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Fieldwork, and Clinical Skills. The programme holds Royal Society of Biology accreditation. An optional foundation year is available for students without the required scientific background, with automatic progression to the full degree on successful completion.
Modules
- Biological Principles
- Chemical Principles
- Scientific Methods
- Professional Communications
- Data Handling
- Science for Health
- Molecules to Microbes
- Genetics
- Human Anatomy
- Biological Skills
- Study Skills
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Introduction to Parasitology and Infectious Diseases
- Biological Research Skills
- Microbial Communities and Interactions
- Pathophysiology
- Human Physiology
- Human Genetics
- Biology of Parasites
- Advances In Pathophysiology
- Clinical Immunology
- Antimicrobial Resistance: Threats and Solutions
- Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills