Immunology and Inflammatory Disease MSc/PgDip/PgCert

The contribution of inflammation and immune dysfunction to a wide range of diseases, from arthritis to cancer to obesity is becoming increasingly clear. The aim of this programme is to provide students with a holistic understanding of the science underlying the body’s Immune System (Immunology) and how the immune system causes Inflammatory Diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, Multiple Sclerosis and Cardiovascular Disease. Many graduates from this programme pursue a career in biomedical sciences often via PhD research, satisfying the demand for qualified research personnel in inflammatory disease research. Receive training, advanced lectures and tutorials in modern cellular and molecular immunology by globally recognised experts. Opportunities are available to work with scientists, clinicians and pharmaceutical industry scientists on research and drug discovery to driving improvements in patient care in areas of critical international importance. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).The programme provides an ideal grounding for progression to further research studies in immunology, inflammation and infectious diseases, or for a career in pharmaceuticalbioscience industries. Our graduates have gone on to take up careersroutes in the following: graduate research assistant, healthcare scientist, pharmaceutical industry research and development, PhD study, research technologist, scientific management, scientific publishing

2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Virology or Parasitology. We may also accept degrees in Clinical Medicine, Chemistry, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Zoology.