Immunology
About this course
BSc/MSci in Immunology, a microbiology degree exploring the body's defense system and its role in health and disease. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. This programme provides an Honours degree focusing solely on immunology across the third and fourth years. The first year covers foundational concepts through Biology 1A, Chemistry 1, and Science Fundamentals-1X. The second year expands into biological sciences with Microbiology and Immunology 2, Genes, Molecules & Cells 2, and Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2. The third year delivers advanced study through Immunology 3A and Immunology 3B. The final year centers on an investigative honours project alongside core study in Fundamental Topics in Immunology 4X, with optional modules allowing specialisation in areas such as Bioinformatics and Data Analysis using R 4B, Cancer Immunopharmacology 4B, and the Immunological Basis of Inflammatory Disease 4D.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 77%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
Modules
- Biology 1A
- Biology 1B
- Chemistry 1
- Science Fundamentals-1X
- Fundamental Topics in Biology 2
- Microbiology and Immunology 2
- Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2
- Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2
- Genes, Molecules & Cells 2
- Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2
- Immunology 3A
- Immunology 3B
- Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project
- Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
- Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
- Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
- Fundamental Topics in Immunology 4X core
- Fundamental Topics in Molecular Immunology 4Y option
- Immunology of Infection 4A option
- Bioinformatics and Data Analysis using R 4B option
- Cancer Immunopharmacology 4B option
- Cancer 4B option
- Immunological Basis of Inflammatory Disease 4D option
- Statistics for the Life Sciences (Sem 2) 4E option
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Immunology at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £39,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Microbiology and cell science.
What do graduates of Immunology at University of Glasgow do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Immunology at University of Glasgow?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Immunology at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 201 UCAS points.
Does Immunology at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Immunology at University of Glasgow?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.