Programme Specification for Immunology (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Immunology as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Immunology is the study of the mechanisms which exist within living things to protect them against invasion by infectious agents, toxins and against the development of cancers. Increasing knowledge in this field is helping to determine new strategies for the treatment and prevention of diseases and also leading to a better understanding of disorders of the immune system and how they can be controlled. The specific nature of many immune reactions has also led to wide exploitation of immune reactions in the laboratory, for instance in the field of diagnostics.
What will I study?
- The programme at UEL aims to provide students with a broad overview of the field with a focus on applied aspects.
- Emphasis is placed on the ways in which knowledge of immunology can be applied for the benefit of mankind e.g. in the development of vaccines and cancer therapies
- There is extensive laboratory training and an option for students majoring in this subject to undertake sandwich placement training.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Immunology.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What can I combine with Immunology?
Popular combinations include:
- Clinical Science/Immunology (BC95 - BSc/OCOJ)
- Immunology with Medical Microbiology (C590 - BSc/OJok)
- Immunology/Early Childhood Studies (CX53 - Mod/OJFC)
- Medical Microbiology/Immunology (C591 - BSc/OKOJ)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level, with a minimum grade B in A2 Biology, Chemistry or Physics). In addition to the above, we require GCSE Maths, English and Science grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Immunology programmes available
For further information on the range of Immunology programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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