Infectious Diseases
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)The University of Edinburgh
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Course description
Infectious disease is a major challenge to society in the developed and developing worlds.
Our infectious diseases programme investigates the microorganisms that cause disease in humans and animals and how a host responds to infection. It brings together the study of:
* bacteriology
* virology
* immunology
* molecular biology
You will study:
* the interaction between microorganisms and hosts
* infection processes
* how microbes cause disease
We can apply this knowledge to the development of prevention and therapeutic strategies, such as:
* antibiotics
* antiviral agents
* vaccines
Subjects
- Molecular biology
- Immunology
- Bacteriology
- Microbiology
- Virology
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,B,B
AABB by the end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology and Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B and English at C.
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Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Central area campus
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ