MSc Immunology

Our MSc Immunology course offers a unique opportunity to experience immunology-related research under the guidance of leading experts in the field, before you start a career in industry or academic research. Rather than attending traditional lectures , you will learn through an interactive approach involving seminars, workshops and small group tutorials preparing you for relevant aspects of a science-based career. As this is a research-focused master's course, you will also undertake your own research project in the laboratory of a leading researcher. You will gain research experience and professional skills - perhaps in a different area to your first degree. This will allow you to make an informed choice about the research area you want to go into. You choose the laboratory placement from a list provided by your programme director. Projects on this list will come from a wide range of immunology-related areas of research, both within and outside of the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation . Our course will also help you to develop transferable skills in essential areas such as experimental design, statistics, bioethics and science communication. PhD with integrated master's If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.

We require a minimum of an Upper Second honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in: biological sciences biomedical sciences or any other biological subject that contains an element of immunology. You must have sufficient evidence of the relevant units taken, to include at least one immunology unit. Please note we are generally unable to consider applicants with a medical (MBChB/MBBS/MD) or pharmacy degree unless they are able to demonstrate that they have significant laboratory or research experience. If your undergraduate degree is in medicine or pharmacy, please contact us before you apply, providing details of your biology-related lab skills and experience.