Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. This Bachelor of Science (with Honours) program provides a deep, integrated understanding of viruses and the immune system, exploring how they interact in health and disease. It covers cutting-edge issues including zoonotic viruses (e.g., Ebola, SARS-CoV-2), vaccine production, molecular biology of viruses, and the immune response, including autoimmune diseases. The University of Bristol is a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, has a great reputation with employers in the UK, and is located in Bristol, southwest England's largest city, known as a tech and startup hub.

Graduates are highly sought after in research, healthcare, and biotechnology sectors. This degree is excellent preparation for careers in: Research Scientist (in academia, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or government labs), Clinical Scientist (Immunology/Virology), Medical Laboratory Scientist, Biomedical Scientist, Microbiologist, Vaccine Development, Public Health (e.g., UK Health Security Agency), Science Communicator/Writer, Drug Discovery and Development, Forensic Scientist, Quality Control Analyst. Many graduates also pursue further postgraduate study (MSc, MRes, PhD) in specialized areas of virology, immunology, infectious diseases, or related biomedical fields, or even graduate entry to medicine.

The University of Bristol is a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, ensuring high academic standards and world-leading research in life sciences. It has a great reputation with employers in the UK, particularly in the science and healthcare sectors. Bristol is southwest England's largest city and is known as a tech and startup hub, offering a vibrant and innovative environment. The program is delivered by the School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, an internationally recognized center of excellence with state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities for research in infection and immunology. It offers an optional Study in Industry year, providing valuable practical experience.