Entry requirements

Please see the course page on the University website for full details.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Never before has this area of study been so publicised, with the importance of infection and its control so visible during the coronavirus pandemic, which has highlighted the need for scientists who can contribute to infectious disease research from an understanding of epidemiology, to public health measures and how the immune system responds to viruses and vaccines.

Please note that this programme is suitable for intercalating medical students.

Our MSc programme will develop your understanding and skills within infectious disease, immunology, therapeutics and vaccines that connects with world class infection-related research and interfaces with clinical and global health issues.

You will be taught by internationally-renowned infection and health scientists and clinicians in practice, to provide in-depth scientific knowledge and you will receive training for research that can be applied to academic, commercial and healthcare settings. In addition, you will learn digital, programming and informatic skills that are of increasing importance for research and many employers.

Career prospects

The programme has a framework to enable you to improve skills in communication, statistics and critical evaluation in the context of infectious disease and immunology research. You will also develop skills in bioinformatics that are increasingly sought in many careers and education settings as well as leadership roles.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Develop core skills in critically evaluating issues associated with emerging infectious disease and pandemics
Statistical techniques in the design of experiments in biological research
Develop core skills in critically evaluating design and implementation of diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines
Theoretical and technical knowledge in sequence analysis, phylogenetics, and the modelling of proteins, and others
Coding skills to perform tasks in the biological sciences
Develop principal skills in presenting immunological interactions and responses

Fees and funding

UK students

See https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/taught/infection-and-immunity-msc/fees/

International students

See https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/taught/infection-and-immunity-msc/fees/

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: PG Recruitment
Email: pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk

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Infection and Immunity