Overview

Please note, the information currently on this page is for 2025 entry. It will be updated for 2026 entry by the end of September.

Please note, the information currently on this page is for 2025 entry. It will be updated for 2026 entry by the end of September.

Infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases and cancer represent a significant burden to global health. These diseases kill millions of people every year and, as demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, have the potential to severely impact society and devastate economies. A healthy immune system protects us from many pathogens and from the development of cancer, although numerous pathologies can develop when it is dysregulated. We are now entering an era of bespoke therapeutics whereby cell-based, antibody-based and pharmaceutical therapies can be developed to cure infectious disease, cancer and autoimmune diseases.

The intercalated Infectious Disease, Autoimmunity & Immunotherapies BSc explores how viruses and other pathogens cause disease. You will learn how an effective immune response protects us from infectious diseases and cancer, and what happens when the immune system goes wrong.

Key benefits

  • One-year programme leading to an intercalated BSc.
  • The flexibility to chose either a laboratory based project or a library based project.
  • Option to take the Health Entrepreneurship module which provides a hands-on opportunity to develop skills and understanding of entrepreneurship in a clinical context.
  • Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers.

Course essentials

This one-year intercalated BSc offers an unique opportunity to learn about scientific research, innovation and medical entrepreneurship. The course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of key molecular, cellular and tissue disease processes as well as skills in evaluating biomedical research.

You will develop insight into, and critical analysis of, scientific literature and research. During this course you will also:

• Explore how viruses and other pathogens cause disease, how an effective immune response protects us from infectious diseases and cancer and what happens when the immune system goes wrong.

• Learn how vaccines, antimicrobial drugs and immunotherapies are used to treat infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases and cancer.

• Understand how vaccines and antimicrobial drugs are discovered and the pipeline from pre-clinical testing through to clinical trials.

• Have the opportunity to choose a laboratory-based research project working with internationally renowned scientists

• Have the opportunity to take the Health Entrepreneurship module offered by King’s Business School and Entrepreneurship Institute alongside the Faculty of Life Science and Medicine.

• Develop insight into, and critical analysis of, scientific literature and research.

Key Information

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full time

Duration:

One year

Application status:

Closed

Start date:

September 2025

Application deadline:

29 June 2025

Administrative bodies

Regulating body

Base campus

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Guy’s Campus

As a potential student, Guy’s Campus feels dynamic and focused—perfect for health and science studies. Located near London Bridge, it blends cutting-edge labs with a close-knit community, all in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant areas.