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Full time | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Immunology (Medicine) Immunology (Microbiology) Epidemiology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Recent years have been a stark reminder that we’re all vulnerable to infectious diseases, whoever we are, and wherever we live in the world. By studying MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases, you’ll explore how the body defends itself against infection and how we can use this information to create life-saving therapeutics and vaccines.

Most immunology courses focus on non-communicable diseases such as cancer, but infectious diseases represent an increasingly important cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. We’re one of the few universities to offer an immunology course that is devoted to this area. We’ll help you understand the whole research process, from the fundamental discoveries at the forefront of the field to the application of findings and vaccinology.

What you will learn

Master the basic principles of host immunity against the diverse range of pathogens that confront human populations
Explore the immunology of a whole range of infectious diseases, from viral to fungal, bacterial to different types of parasites
Apply scientific concepts, evaluate primary scientific data, and carry out techniques for assessing immune responses to pathogens
Learn how to plan, design and conduct research and use these skills to investigate basic immunological mechanisms and applied issues in the immunology of infection
Discover our unique mix of expertise in immunology, vaccinology, molecular biology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and clinical medicine

What sets us apart is our global profile in infectious diseases research – we have world-class expertise in a whole host of areas including tuberculosis and malaria, as well as neglected tropical diseases such as worm infections and leishmaniasis. You’ll be taught by our global community who will introduce you to the whole spectrum of challenges societies face around the world.

The flexible nature of the degree means you’ll be able to focus on the areas that interest you, whether that’s the development of vaccines, parasitic infections, or another area of this fascinating subject. You’ll also carry out an original research project which might involve travel to somewhere like Asia or Africa. Past students have looked at everything from characterising the development of memory B cell responses to malaria to dendritic cell metabolism during helminth infection.

Who is it for?

We’ve designed this course for anyone with an interest in immunology – in particular infectious diseases. Most of our students have studied biology or biomedical sciences at undergraduate level. However, you might have a background in medicine or veterinary studies. We also welcome intercalating medical students to help you go beyond what you’ll cover in your medical degree on this topic.

If you’re looking to gain practical experience in the lab, this course is the perfect opportunity to do exactly that. You’ll be able to work with us in our research labs, but there will also be chances for some students to go to various locations overseas for their projects to work with our partners there.

Many of our students go on to continue their research with a PhD in biomedical science or clinical research. However, you could also apply your research skills to clinical lab settings in hospitals or a role in the pharmaceutical industry.

Throughout the course, we’ll help you boost your employability and network within the field. The field trip to the British Society for Immunology Annual Conference or attending their winter school is just one of the many opportunities to meet leading immunologists, hear about their work and start building your own network.

Modules

Analysis & Design of Research Studies - Core
Immunology of Infectious Diseases - Core
Advanced Immunology 2 - Core
Advanced Immunology 1 - Core
Mycology
Molecular and Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases
Immunology of Parasitic Infection
Immunology of Clinical Diseases
Extended Project
Novel Drug Discovery & Antimicrobial Resistance
Advanced Training in Molecular Biology
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Vaccine Immunology
HIV
Advanced Immunology 2 - Core
Advanced Immunology 1 - Core
Vaccine Immunology
Mycology
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Molecular and Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases
Immunology of Parasitic Infection
Immunology of Clinical Diseases
HIV
Extended Project
Novel Drug Discovery & Antimicrobial Resistance
Advanced Training in Molecular Biology

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,910

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£31,890

Entry requirements

In order to be admitted to an LSHTM master's degree programme, an applicant must: hold either a first degree at Second Class Honours (2:2) standard in a relevant discipline, or a degree in medicine recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for the purposes of practising medicine in the UK, or another degree of equivalent standard awarded by an overseas institution recognised by UK ENIC or the GMC or hold a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed obtained by written examinations and judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above or have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above.

University information

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is a specialist university in Bloomsbury, London, with a long-established reputation for world-leading research into public and global health. The university is one of the highest ranked institutions for public health, and offers only postgraduate degree courses. It is ranked 3rd in the world for Public Health (ShanghaiRanking 2022), and 4th in the world for Infectious Diseases (US News Best...more

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