Cancer Biology and Immunology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cancer Biology and Immunology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
In the first year of your BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology degree, you'll gain a broad understanding of the biology of normal and cancerous cells. In addition to studying the immune system and the immune response, you'll take pathology, microbiology and biochemistry units.
During your second year, you'll concentrate on the cellular and molecular basis of cancer and its therapy. You'll also study autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes and arthritis, and human cancers caused by viruses, including papillomavirus and hepatitis B. You'll deepen your knowledge...
In the first year of your BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology degree, you'll gain a broad understanding of the biology of normal and cancerous cells. In addition to studying the immune system and the immune response, you'll take pathology, microbiology and biochemistry units.
During your second year, you'll concentrate on the cellular and molecular basis of cancer and its therapy. You'll also study autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes and arthritis, and human cancers caused by viruses, including papillomavirus and hepatitis B. You'll deepen your knowledge of molecular genetics and have the chance to select an optional unit, such as Bench to Bedside and Beyond.
All practical teaching in years one and two is supported by our dynamic laboratory manual [eBiolabs](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/ebiolabs/). In your second year, you'll also develop your transferable and employability skills in the Biomedical Research, Employability and Enterprise Skills unit.
During your course, we'll also prepare you for year three, which will see you undertake a grant proposal or research project, working in the research projects laboratory in our Biomedical Sciences Building or one of the hospitals.
The four-year [BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology with Study in Industry](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2026/cellular-molecular/bsc-cancer-biology-and-immunology-with-study-in-industry/) is available by transfer after securing a placement during your second year.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Clifton Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-H60
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Higher: AAABB
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 21.0
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Chemistry units and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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