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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C540

Virology and Immunology

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£33,400Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
73%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Virology and Immunology at University of Bristol is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Years one and two provide a broad background in biomedical sciences as well as information about viruses and the diseases they cause. You will study the immune system and how it controls infection. You will also learn about autoimmune diseases that can occur if the immune system attacks the body's own tissues rather than an infectious agent. International tuition fees are £33,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Biology and Genetics
Immunology and Infection
Virology Fundamentals
Autoimmune Diseases and Immunopathology
Major Human Viral Diseases
Emerging Viruses and Zoonoses
Vaccine Development and Production
Virology and Immunology Research Project
UCAS Code:C540
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BBB

Standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

International Baccalaureate

31 - 34 points

Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,400

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£100,200

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 — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,500£30,000
3 years£22,500£28,000£34,500
5 years£29,000£36,000£48,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 41% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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

20%Working
35%Studying
30%Work & Study
63%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 average

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

Teaching on my course
73%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
45%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
48%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Virology and Immunology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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