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Programme profile
This is a degree in which students become expert in the complementary disciplines of biochemistry and immunology. Biochemistry is the study of all processes involved in living organisms. It encapsulates how cells replicate, carry out all their specialised functions and then die in an orderly manner. It seeks to define the basis for different diseases and medical disorders. Immunology is one of the fastest and most exciting growth areas of biological science and involves studying the molecules and cells of the body that are involved in recognising and fighting infection and disease. Research in immunology has helped in the development of new vaccines and new therapies for diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Crohn
Programme content
Students who wish to study Immunology for their degree apply to the Science degree (and may select Immunology as their specialist subject for the 3rd and 4th years).
In the Third Year, you will share many of your courses with students of biochemistry, particularly in the areas of cell and molecular biology.
Immunology topics covered include:
Core concepts in immunology
Cells and molecules of the immune system
Infectious diseases and vaccines
Autoimmunity, allergies and cancer
Additional topics include:
Protein science
Gene regulation
Membrane biology
Microbiology and virology
In the Fourth Year you will carry out a research project within one of the department
Entry Requirements
Students must present six subjects of which two must be at grade C or above at Advanced GCE (A-Level. The other subjects must be at least at grade C or above on GCSE or Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. The six subjects must include: English, Mathematics and a language other than English.
A-Level, at Grade C or above, in two of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, geology, geography or applied mathematics. Maths required at minimum of Gade B in GCSE.
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