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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BC15

Human Biology and Infectious Diseases

University of Salford
Salford, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,550Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Salford, the BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. There has never been a more urgent time to explore the pathology, transmission and epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting humans and animals. Start this scientific journey with a BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases degree at Salford. One of the few courses of its kind outside of medicine to combine aspects of human physiology, immunology and infectious diseases, this exciting and relevant degree is a gateway to pathology, transmission and epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting humans and animals. Take your scientific knowledge further Accredited by the Ro... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Specialist subjects such as pathophysiology and parasites
Pathophysiology and parasites
Take your scientific knowledge further
Get closer to industry
Features
UCAS Code:BC15
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

30 points

30 points overall, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Biology. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,550

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,650

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 — University of Salford

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£26,500
3 years£14,000£18,500£23,000
5 years£17,000£22,500£28,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 31% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

65%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
60%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
90%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Salford

University of Salford offers Human Biology and Infectious Diseases as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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