Immunology BSc (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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Immunology is the study of how the body defends itself against the huge variety of pathogenic microorganisms it may encounter. This degree will offer you the opportunity to explore how our body defends itself as well as the role that the immune system plays in the debilitating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, the growing incidence of asthma and allergy and the development of cancer. We look at how the immune system can be exploited for novel therapies including vaccines and how ...Read more

Immunology is the study of how the body defends itself against the huge variety of pathogenic microorganisms it may encounter. This degree will offer you the opportunity to explore how our body defends itself as well as the role that the immune system plays in the debilitating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, the growing incidence of asthma and allergy and the development of cancer. We look at how the immune system can be exploited for novel therapies including vaccines and how it is important in transplant survival and blood transfusion. You will gain a broad, in depth, understanding of Immunology at the molecular, cellular and systems levels. Our research-led approach, which covers the latest advances in Immunology, provides you with the skills and knowledge for a wide range of careers in Immunology and more generally in medical science.


5 year MSci degree

This degree offers you the opportunity to undertake a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment and graduate after five years with an MSci (an undergraduate Masters degree) instead of a BSc.


We are ranked 1st in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
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18/81
CUG Subject Ranking
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14th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2024
35th
Microbiology and Cell Science
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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90%
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Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Microbiology and Cell Science graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Deborah
23 Nov 23

Loads of clubs / societies Majority of buildings are in one..Read more

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Rachel
28 Jan 23

The lecturers are all very friendly and care about what they do, love how aberdeen is a smaller city and has a beach plus the facilities are all good for my course..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

D,D,M Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish HND:

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A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBB - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects.To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours).Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Biology or Dual Award Science.

Applicants who achieve AABB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required. Higher Maths at BB from 2 Science or Maths subjects - Chemistry and Biology preferred.Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. Also National 5 at grades C or above in English, Mathematics (but not Applications of Mathematics) and in either Chemistry or Biology.

For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, a minimum of two must be Science or Maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours).Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Biology.

A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from 2 Science or Maths subjects.For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours.A minimum of Standard Level English and Maths also required.

A minimum of 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 OR AABB including a minimum of H3 or BB from two Science or Maths subjects. The grading within band B must be at B2 or above.O in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Biology.

A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths.Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Biology or Dual Award Science.

For entry to Year 2: Satisfactory completion of HNC Applied Sciences (120 SCQF credit points). A in all Graded Units.

For entry to Year 3: Satisfactory completion of HND Applied Sciences (240 SCQF credit points. A in all Graded Units. Curriculum to include: Human Metabolism (H92D 35) is preferred but not essential.For entry to Year 3: Satisfactory completion of HND Applied Biological Sciences (240 SCQF credit points). A in all Graded Units.

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£24,800 per year

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Students from EU

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£24,800 per year

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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

The beautiful University of Aberdeen dates to 1495 when it was founded by William Elphinstone with the founding principle of ‘open to...

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