BSc Global Infectious Disease
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Global Infectious Disease, a biology degree focused on the study of pathogens, vector-borne transmission, and global health challenges. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the opportunity to undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad. The first year covers foundational subjects through compulsory modules such as Biology in Practice, Genetics and Evolution, Introduction to Cell Biology, and optional choices including Ecology and Biodiversity. The second year advances core knowledge through Research Methods in Biology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Applied Skills in Global Infectious Disease, and Pathogens and Vectors. Optional modules in the second year cover areas such as Molecular Genetics, Medical Microbiology, and Techniques in Biochemistry. The final year involves independent research through the Research Project in Global Infectious Disease, alongside Global Health and Infectious Disease. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year through optional modules covering topics like Pharmacology and Epidemiology.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biology in Practice
- Genetics and Evolution
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Chemistry for Biologists
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Language 1
- Research Methods in Biology
- Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Applied Skills in Global Infectious Disease
- Pathogens and Vectors
- Zoo Conservation and Animal Behaviour
- Invertebrate Ecology
- Techniques in Biochemistry
- Molecular Genetics
- Biochemistry and Metabolism
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- Mechanisms and Methods in Chemical Biology
- Medical Microbiology
- Research Project in Global Infectious Disease
- Global Health and Infectious Disease
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Epidemiology
- Applications of Biotechnology
- Frontiers in Chemical Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Global Infectious Disease at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £12,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Global Infectious Disease at Edge Hill University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Global Infectious Disease at Edge Hill University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Global Infectious Disease at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Global Infectious Disease at Edge Hill University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Global Infectious Disease at Edge Hill University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.