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Immunology

Course details
  • MSci
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University of Strathclyde

Course summary

Have an impact on the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease.

Why Immunology at Strathclyde?
Our courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners.
Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.
Opportunity to study and take part in lab-based research abroad.
Choose at the end of Year 2 to progress to joint Honours or an Integrated Masters degree in any of the biomolecular sciences.
Our MSci programmes are appropriate if you are interested in an academic or research-related career.

Your Career
Graduates have found jobs in the development of drugs, food processing, protecting the environment, fighting disease or slowing the ageing process. Recent graduates are working in a variety of positions including research in academia, NHS/private sector laboratory technician, clinical support worker, and in areas such as medical writing, clinical drug trials, medical sales, and production control. The transferable skills you gain will prepare you for a career not only in science but also in areas such as finance, management, marketing, sales, business and media. IBMS accreditation of the BSc Honours in Biomedical Science ensures that this degree meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council which is essential if you wish to pursue a career in an NHS laboratory.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C550
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB

Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry. GCSE Maths 6/B and GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B Year 2 entry requires ABB (Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology. GCSE Maths 6/B and GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B)

Scottish Higher - AAAB - AABBC

Chemistry B, Biology/Human Biology B, Maths and English National 5 B

Scottish Advanced Higher - AB

Year 2 entry: AB (Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology, one at A, the other at B, plus Year 1 entry requirements)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 32 points

Year 1 entry: 30 (Chemistry HL5, Biology HL5, Maths SL5, English SL5) Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5, English SL5)

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H2

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, plus 1 other HL subject at H2

Scottish HNC - Pass

Graded Unit A.

Scottish HND - Pass

Year 1 entry: Graded Units BB Year 2 entry: Graded Units AB Year 3 entry: Graded Units AA

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

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75 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

100 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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