Human Biology and Infectious Diseases with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
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**There has never been a more urgent time to explore the pathology, transmission and epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting humans and animals. Start this scientific journey with a BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases with Foundation Year degree at Salford.**One of the few courses of its kind outside of medicine to combine aspects of human physiology, immunology and infectious diseases, this exciting and relevant degree is a gateway to pathology, transmission and epidemiology ...Read more


There has never been a more urgent time to explore the pathology, transmission and epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting humans and animals. Start this scientific journey with a BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases with Foundation Year degree at Salford.

One of the few courses of its kind outside of medicine to combine aspects of human physiology, immunology and infectious diseases, this exciting and relevant degree is a gateway to pathology, transmission and epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting humans and animals.


Take your scientific knowledge further

Developed around a core biology curriculum, our course will help you to build a systematic understanding of human biology and infectious diseases. With a focus on your future, we place a strong practical focus on nurturing your scientific and transferable skills for a career in medical laboratory research. This foundation year pathway is recommended if you want to study the full honours degree, but don’t meet the direct entry requirements. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be ready to progress to study our full BSc Human Biology and Infectious Diseases honours degree, which is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Continuing your studies for three further years – or four, if you choose to include an industry placement – you will build a systematic understanding of the key aspects of human biology and infectious diseases whilst developing practical laboratory skills. You will have the opportunity to explore specialist subjects such as pathophysiology and parasites. Throughout your studies, you will develop strong laboratory skills. As a biomedicine-based student, you will spend lots of time in our advanced Bodmer laboratories. These well-equipped, purpose-built facilities ensure your learning remains on the cutting-edge of innovation and discovery. The labs host industry-standard instrumentation, including cell culture facilities, histology specimen preparation station, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy.


Get closer to industry

Complementing your laboratory-based sessions at Salford, you will experience visits to local pathology laboratories and receive guest lectures from external NHS specialists and biomedical scientists. Once you join the full BSc degree, you also have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. Building on our connections with regional health and scientific research organisations, recent Human Biology and Infectious Diseases students have completed placements at the Wolfson Imaging Centre in Manchester, the Clinical Epidemiology unit at Manchester and at TSC Ltd in Heywood.


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• Build your knowledge ready to progress to our full BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases degree
• Develop laboratory and research skills ready for your graduate career
• Include an optional industry placement, where you can apply your learning in local hospitals or research labs
• Part-time option available

CUG Subject Ranking
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42nd
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82nd
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
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80%
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Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Anatomy graduate salary
£22,000
Microbiology and Cell Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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80%
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Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary
£18,000
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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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64 UCAS points. At least one full A level is required.

64 UCAS points from Higher Level.

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64 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.

Only accepted alongside at least one full A level.

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64 UCAS points from Higher Level.

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Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

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Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.

Popular A-level subjects

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
68%
Psychology
34%
Chemistry
34%
Physical Education
27%
Mathematics
17%
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Microbiology and Cell Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
69%
Chemistry
39%
Psychology
37%
Mathematics
16%
Physics
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,250 for Foundation Year and £9,250 for subsequent years.

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