Immunology MSc
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Our Immunology MSc will enable you to gain an understanding of the structure and functioning of the immune system at the cell, molecular and genetic level, and how it relates to health and disease. We will give you the vital skills needed to pursue doctoral-level research or to enhance your career prospects in other medicine or related industry.
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About this course
Includes a six-month research-based laboratory project.
Attendance at national residential immunology conference included.
Draws on expertise of a large team of lecturers from King’s, from the University of London colleges and from further afield.
Many of our MSc Immunology graduates go on to positions in either a university or research institute as PhD students or graduate research assistants. Others have gone into careers in hospital laboratories as clinical scientists or positions in the pharmaceutical industry.
A 2:1 degree in a biological science or a degree in medicine, dentistry or veterinary science or other relevant subject. Applicants who have graduated with a 2:2 degree and have significant experience in an immunology laboratory , either research or clinical, will also be considered.
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Subjects
- Immunology
- Immune response
- Cellular interactions
- Molecular Immunology
- Research Project
- Research skills
- Immune Disorders
- Infection
- Respiratory disease
- Disorders
Course programme
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.
Required ModulesYou are required to take:
- Cellular interactions in the immune response (30 credits)
- Molecular Immunology (30 credits)
- Research Project (60 credits)
- Research Skills (30 credits)
Choose one of the following modules:
- Immune Disorders and Infection (30 credits)
- Immune Disorders and Respiratory Disease (30 credits)
We regularly review our modules to make sure our programmes are as up-to-date, innovative and relevant as possible. The modules we offer may therefore change.
Additional information
Immunology MSc