We pride ourselves on our research-rich education.  You will study units in the Schools of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) and Biochemistry in the first year, covering aspects of human health and disease. You will learn how laboratory discoveries can be translated into clinical applications.

We have outstanding facilities to support your learning, including a specialist library and state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories.

You will have the opportunity to study a range of units covering cell and cancer biology, immunology, microbiology and virology, as well as biochemistry in Year 1.

Students do a common first year, and then may choose an optional unit in the second year. There are currently nine Year 3 units to choose from and students can choose those they want to study as their interests develop. There is lots of flexibility.

You will work to become part of the solution to global challenges in health and illness, such as antibiotic resistance, cancer and emerging viruses.

More specific details about the course can be found on the online prospectus, you can scroll down for the link to the 'Programme Catalogue'.

A-level standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.

A-level contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.

Acceptable core science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.

Please see our online prospectus for a full list of entry requirements.

To find out if you are eligible visit the university website about a contextual offer.

In Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) you will be taught by clinicians and basic scientists.

Many of our teaching staff have active research groups, their research interests are at the heart of the curriculum taught in Bristol. This gives our course its unique flavour and allows students to learn from world leading experts in their fields.

We are proud that Bristol was ranked 5th in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (a UK-wide assessment of university research carried out by the four UK higher education funding bodies (Source: Times Higher Education). 94% of research performed by staff teaching on the Cellular and Molecular Medicine programme was assessed as either 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent', highlighting the outstanding quality and impact of our research.

Visit our website to learn more about the research interests of the staff in the School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.

This does vary across the teaching blocks but in the first-year students will take 3 units in teaching block 1 (before the winter vacation) and 3 units in teaching block 2 (after the winter vacation).

For each unit there may be 2-3 lectures per week and either a practical class, workshop or small group tutorial session.

Other activities may include timed assessments, revision and/or Q&A sessions. In addition, students may also attend peer assisted study sessions and meetings with their personal tutors.

We currently use Blackboard for all teaching units. Blackboard is the centrally supported online learning environment for the University of Bristol. Blackboard provides a range of tools to support communication, collaboration, and assessment activities as well as easy access to course materials and reading lists.

Practical laboratory sessions are supported by eBiolabs, which is a system of integrated tools consisting of “how to” instructions and pre-lab quizzes to help students prepare for the class, and post lab quizzes to consolidate their learning.

We offer BSc programmes in the following subjects:

• Cancer Biology and Immunology
• Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Medical Microbiology
• Virology and Immunology

All of the programmes above share a common first year and so you really don’t need to worry about which of the four programmes you apply for because it is very easy to transfer between them if your interests shift. It is the choice of units in Year 3 which determines which programme you will transfer to and graduate in.

Throughout the degree programme you will have a personal tutor whose role is to support you and your academic development during your time at Bristol University. They are there to:

• guide you through the transition to university
• help you become an independent learner
• help you make your unit choices for years 2 and 3
• support your personal development planning
• help with career planning
• help with your plans for the future and ultimately  provide you with a reference for employment or further study.

This list includes examples, but is not exhaustive, you will get to know your personal tutor well over the three or four years at Bristol. It is a relationship that both students and academic staff value.

This will vary but as an example in year one, students will take 3 units in teaching block 1 (before the winter vacation) and 3 units in teaching block 2 (after the winter vacation). Each unit will have between 3-5 practical classes, each practical lasting up to 3 hours.

The following programmes the School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine offer programmes with study in industry.

• Cancer Biology and Immunology
• Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Medical Microbiology
• Virology and Immunology

If you are interested, we encourage you to have a look at our dediated webpage about study in industry.

However, you don’t need to apply for the study in industry programmes via UCAS. You would transfer to the programme if you secure a placement which would be between years 2 and 3 of the BSc programmes.

Currently we offer the following integrated Masters programmes (MSci):

• Cancer Biology and Immunology
• Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Medical Microbiology
• Virology and Immunology

Some graduates from the Cellular and Molecular Medicine BSc and MSci programmes will go on to PhD studentships, some go into other postgraduate degrees such as:

• MSc degrees in a wide range of subjects at many different Universities.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Medicine or Dentistry degrees

Yes, ‘The Cell’ is run by students and aims to provide an opportunity to get to know fellow course-mates, as well as students in the years above and below. They have a range of social events throughout the year and are affiliated with Bristol Students Union.

Many events are run in conjunction with societies of other courses in the Life Sciences faculty, giving you the opportunity to make friends outside of the School too.

There is a wide range of possible careers, examples of where past students have gone onto include:

• Industrial or academic research posts
• Frequently students do a MSc or PhD as a first step in a research career
• Positions in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry
• Science communication
• Clinical trials management and NHS trainee positions
• Finance and consultancy work
• Teaching
• Medicine or Dentistry

Bristol University is situated at the heart of a vibrant beautiful city, students tend to live in University accommodation or rent from the private sector.  There is a lot of information about accommodation on the university website.

Please do ask our student ambassadors at the Open Days about their experience of living and studying at Bristol.  In addition, there is also lots of information about student life on the university website.