BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
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University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology
Undergraduate · Sciences
About this programme
In the first year of your BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology degree, you'll gain a broad understanding of the biology of normal and cancerous cells. In addition to studying the immune system and the immune response, you'll take pathology, microbiology and biochemistry units.During your second year, you'll concentrate on the cellular and molecular basis of cancer and its therapy. You'll also study autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes and arthritis, and human cancers caused by viruses, including papillomavirus and hepatitis B. You'll deepen your knowledge of molecular genetics and have the chance to select an optional unit, such as Bench to Bedside and Beyond.All practical teaching in years one and two is supported by our dynamic laboratory manual eBiolabs. In your second year, you'll also develop your transferable and employability skills in the Biomedical Research, Employability and Enterprise Skills unit.During your course, we'll also prepare you for year three, which will see you undertake a grant proposal or research project, working in the research projects laboratory in our Biomedical Sciences Building or one of the hospitals.The four-year BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology with Study in Industry is available by transfer after securing a placement during your second year.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £33,400 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
A-level standard offer: AAB | A-level contextual offer: BBB | Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (8)
- Black Futures ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- Bristol Think Big ScholarshipsPartial funding · Rolling, several rounds per year
- Qube Research and Technology ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Think Big about Science and Engineering Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big about Veterinary Science Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- University of Bristol BursaryLiving stipend · Claim by start of summer vacation each academic year