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Study Details: MSc one year full-time or split-study over two years
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 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.
A student must normally satisfy the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine general entrance requirements and the additional programme specific entrance requirements as follows:
The normal minimum entrance qualification for registration at the School on a Master’s programme is at least one of the following:
Applications with an appropriate technical qualification, or equivalent qualification and experience from overseas, are also welcomed.
Any student who does not meet the minimum entry requirement above but who has relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application.
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Students take two compulsory AB1 modules:
Optional module: Molecular Biology
Sessions on basic computing and statistics are run throughout the term for all students.
Students take a total of five study modules, one from each timetable slot (C1, C2, D1, D2, E). The list below shows recommended or compulsory modules. There are other optional modules which may be taken only after consultation with the Programme Director.
C1 slot
Advanced Immunology 1 (compulsory)
C2 slot
Advanced Immunology 2 (compulsory)
D1 slot
Advanced Training in Molecular Biology
Extended Project
Immunology of Clinical Diseases
D2 slot
Extended Project
Immunology of Parasitic Infection
Molecular and Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases
Mycology
E slot
Extended Project
HIV
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Novel Drug Discovery & Antimicrobial Resistance
Vaccine Immunology
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