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Infectious disease is a major challenge to society in the developed and developing worlds.

The study of infectious diseases investigates the micro-organisms that can cause disease in human beings and animals and how the host responds to infection. It brings together the study of bacteriology, virology, immunology and molecular biology.

You will study the interaction between micro-organisms and their hosts, the processes of infection and how microbes cause disease. This knowledge can then be applied to the development of prevention and therapeutic strategies such as antibiotics, antiviral agents and vaccination.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABB (by end of S5 preferred) including Biology and Chemistry. Maths or Physics recommended plus Maths at B and English at National 5. Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry recommended.

For entry to second year you would need Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry at AB.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) including Biology and Chemistry. Maths or Physics recommended plus Maths at B and English at National 5. Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry recommended. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting S4-S6.