Overview

In the first year of the Cancer Biology and Immunology course at University of Bristol , you will gain a broad understanding of the biology of normal and cancerous cells. In addition to studying the immune system, you will take pathology, microbiology and biochemistry units.

In the second year, you will study the cellular and molecular basis of cancer and its therapy as well as autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes and arthritis, and human cancers caused by viruses, such as papilloma and hepatitis B. You will take molecular genetics and an optional unit, possibly Bench to bedside and beyond, from a selection offered.

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In the third year, you will progress to write a grant proposal or undertake a research project, working in our research projects laboratory in the Biomedical Sciences Building or in one of the hospitals.

The additional, fourth year includes an extended research project and research skills training with an emphasis on enterprise. You will plan projects, communicate with a variety of audiences and learn to translate and commercialise research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Normal and Tumour Cells

Disease and Defence

Biochemistry: Cellular Composition

Biochemistry: Cellular Processes

Recombinant DNA Technology

Infection and Immunity

Gene expression and rearrangement

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Immunology View 22 other Bachelors in Immunology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A-level standard offer:

AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.

BTEC

DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

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

Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33400 GBP / year

≈ 33400 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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