Human Biology and Infectious Diseases with Foundation Year

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID BC50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Human Biology and Infectious Diseases with Foundation Year

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Prepare for our BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases (HBID) degree, our foundation year provides the basic, but essential understanding of biological principles that underpin the field. It is ideal if you have an interest in human biology and infectious diseases or a desire to enter a related career but do not currently have the necessary scientific background.

We aim to give you a solid foundation on which to build highly specialised and advanced expertise by providing the knowledge, practical and analytical skills required to confidently and effectively progress to study HBID at degree level. If you successfully complete and pass the foundation year, you will automatically progress on to the full BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases degree course. Those who study our Royal Society of Biology accredited HBID degree seek to understand how the human body functions normally in health and abnormally in disease.

Underpinned by our cutting-edge research, HBID focuses on the detailed understanding of human anatomy and physiology, pathological processes and the biology, transmission and epidemiology of infectious disease. A major difference between HBID and Biomedical Science is rather than providing clinical context, we place more emphasis on the mechanistic knowledge required to understand how diseases spread then interact with the human body; essential for the development of new ways to treat and eradicate disease.

Start your study journey

Register for our next Open Day to learn more about studying human biology and infectious diseases, explore our facilities and meet the course team

You will:

Gain a broad, basic knowledge of biological principles to prepare you for more advanced study
Develop a solid foundation on which to build highly specialised and advanced expertise by providing the knowledge, practical and analytical skills

Placement

options available

Course accreditations

Two Science students wearing lab coats and taking part in a lecture in a laboratory

Build applied scientific knowledge to use in your bioscience career

Experience hands-on learning in our Bodmer laboratories

Explore parasitology, pathophysiology and molecular genetics

Develop essential laboratory skills such as planning and reporting tests

Your learning is supported by our biomedicine academics and technicians

Build collaboration skills as you complete group laboratory projects

Build laboratory skills using advanced equipment

Develop scientific techniques to apply in your future biomedicine career

This is for you if...

You want an excellent route into science for those from a non-scientific background

You are returning to education or seeking to develop your career in a new direction

You didn't meet the entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Infectious Diseases

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

International applicants

This course isnât suitable for international students.

If you are an international student and interested in studying a foundation year, please consider our International Foundation Year course.

Applicant profile

We are looking for applicants with an interest in biology who are motivated to specialise in the areas of human biology, public health, tropical disease and infection biology.

English language requirements

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, and we also accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

Read more about our English language requirements, including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our degree courses.

Standard entry requirements

UCAS tariff points

64 UCAS points

A level

64 UCAS points

BTEC National Diploma

MPP

T Level

If applying for this course, you will need a T Level Pass grade in one of the following subjects:

Health
Healthcare Science
Science

Access to HE

64 UCAS points from QAA approved access course

GCSE

English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above. Equivalents are accepted.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

Scottish Highers

64 UCAS points at Higher Level

Irish Leaving Certificate

64 UCAS points at Higher Level

European Baccalaureate

Completion of two full years study and an awarded qualification

International Baccalaureate

26 points

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Employment

We've designed the course to build your human biology knowledge and also help you to develop excellent laboratory skills. By integrating contemporary research methods and procedures into your studies, we also help you to develop a range of transferable skills that can boost your employability.

With growing interest in infectious diseases fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, new research and work opportunities will arise worldwide. RSB course accreditation provides a guarantee of quality sought by employers and enhances graduate employability. The course also aligns with postgraduate entry to medicine, dentistry and physician studies.

This degree is ideal for careers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, public health, health care, scientific innovation, food manufacturing, teaching, and scientific communication. Today, you will find our graduates working with leading organisations such as Cancer Research UK and AstraZeneca, both in the UK and overseas.

Further study

You might find you want to learn more about biosciences. Building on our scientific expertise, we offer a range of postgraduate courses that can take your interests and career opportunities further. Salford graduates and alumni also qualify to receive a generous fees discount.