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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C550

Infection and Immunity

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£36,500Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the BSc (Hons) Infection and Immunity provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The Division of Infection and Immunity at UCL is a vibrant and world-class research community: our scientists conduct infection and immunology research and are internationally renowned in cancer immunotherapy and virology. As leaders in a current and fast moving field, we are well placed to teach about infection and immunity from laboratory bench to hospital bedside. This programme will provide students with a broad knowledge base and real insight into how discovery science is carried out at the very highest level. International tuition fees are £36,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Immunology Fundamentals and Cellular Responses
Microbiology and Pathogenic Organisms
Virology and Viral Pathogenesis
Immunological Techniques and Methods
Host-Pathogen Interactions
Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunooncology
Clinical Infection and Disease Management
Research Project in Infection and Immunity
UCAS Code:C550
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Biology and Chemistry required plus Mathematics preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Biology and Chemistry, plus Mathematics preferred with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics the programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£109,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,500£31,000£37,500
3 years£26,000£30,500£38,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£52,000

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 67% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £12,000 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

56%Working
22%Studying
7%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
65%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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