This degree programme is the best thing ever! I chose to transfer from the Biomedical Sciences BSc because I'd enjoyed the Infection and Immunology modules the most in second year, and I'm so glad I did.
It was definitely the most difficult, the most rewarding and the most enjoyable year of my degree. Right from the beginning, you're expected to not just learn information, but to critically analyse it, making connections across subject areas and coming up with your own ideas.
There were times when I felt totally out of my depth, especially around my research project, but I remembered Dr Milne's advice and kept calm, did my best, asked for help when I needed it, and I couldn't have asked for a better outcome.
It was challenging at the time but I learnt I could step up to the plate and it's been invaluable in allowing me to grow as both a scientist and a person. My academic confidence has grown immensely over the year and the skills I have learnt will stay with me for the rest of my career.
Furthermore, the extra advice and support I received from Dr Milne and my peers with regards to my application to study medicine means I will now be starting on the graduate medicine course at Imperial this year.
Having fewer than 30 people in your year means that everyone knows everyone and the teachers actually have a clue who you are. Small group journal clubs are great for building confidence around scientific literature. The academic and administrative staff are always happy to chat and help in any way they can. They’re amazing!
I honestly could not recommend this course more highly and I am very grateful to all the tutors, lecturers, journal club leaders, administration staff and my fellow course mates for making it such a brilliant year!
Alexandra Kondratiuk, BSc Immunology and Infection, 2018

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BSc Immunology and Infection
Our BSc programme is research-focused and provides an in‑depth understanding of the role of the immune system, infectious agents and cellular processes in the pathogenesis of diseases.

Infection and Immunity degrees
The Faculty of Medical Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Infection and Immunity. Our cutting-edge research and clinical practice inform and shape the teaching we deliver.

Division of Infection and Immunity
A centre for teaching and research excellence in immunology, pathogen evolution and host-pathogen interaction.