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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B911
Global Infectious Disease
Edge Hill UniversityOrmskirk, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Edge Hill University, the BSc (Hons) Global Infectious Disease provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. You can become part of a global network of academic and industry partners working in collaboration to solve infectious disease issues. This could be through drug and vaccine development, managing health programmes or vector control. Strive for a better future for both impoverished communities and developed nations through improving human health and well-being. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Microbiology and Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology and Disease Transmission
Immunology and Host Defence Mechanisms
Parasitology and Vector Biology
Pharmacology and Antimicrobial Agents
Global Health and Disease Control Programmes
Molecular Virology and Viral Evolution
Clinical Tropical Medicine and Case Studies
UCAS Code:B911
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC - BBB Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £20,500 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,000 | £31,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
96%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
97%Assessment and feedback
88%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
96%Learning resources
100%Student voice
100%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Edge Hill University
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