Infectious Diseases
The University of EdinburghInfectious Diseases BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.
A-Level Entry
AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Infectious disease is a major challenge to society in the developed and developing worlds.
Our infectious diseases programme investigates the microorganisms that cause disease in humans and animals and how a host responds to infection.
It brings together the study of:
* bacteriology
* virology
* immunology
* molecular biology
You will study:
* the interaction between microorganisms and hosts
* infection processes
* how microbes cause disease
We can apply this knowledge to the development of prevention and therapeutic strategies, such as:
* antibiotics
* antiviral agents
* vaccines
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Medicine, Health, Biology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £26,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ