Infection and Immunity MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

The programme provides insight into state-of-the-art infection and immunity research, current issues in the biology of infectious agents, the pathogenesis, prevention and control of infectious diseases, and immunity and immune dysfunction.

Students learn from UCL scientists about their research and are trained in the art of research by carrying out a full-time research project in a UCL laboratory.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), three optional modules (45 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma comprising four core modules and four optional modules (120 credits, full-time nine months, part-time, flexible study two to five years) is offered.

A Postgraduate Certificate comprising four core modules (60 credits, full-time three months, and flexible study up to two years) is offered.

• Laboratory Introduction to Basic Bacteriology
• Molecular Virology
• Immunology in Health and Disease
• Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases
• Data Interpretation

• Microbial Pathogenesis
• Tropical Microbiology
• Advanced Virology
• HIV Frontiers from Research to Clinic
• Immunological Basis of Disease
• Immunodeficiency and Therapeutics
• Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Global Health Policy
• Global eradication of viruses

All MSc students undertake independent research which culminates in a 4,000-word dissertation.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, paper review sessions, laboratory practicals, an independent research project and self-directed learning. A diverse range of assessment methods is used; coursework may be in the form of presentations, essays, data interpretation exercises, poster preparation, and group working. Many modules also have unseen written examination.