Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: 1 year (full-time), 2-4 years (part-time)
Infectious diseases are increasing in importance around the world as we see the rise in the incidence of antibiotic resistance. The MSc in Infection and Immunity is designed to provide an up-to-date advanced understanding of the interactions between bacterial, fungal and parasitic pathogens and their hosts. Our discussions will include consideration of the most recent evidence in studies on mechanisms of molecular pathogenesis, virulence factors, host resistance or susceptibility, and the generation of innate and adaptive immune response.
The programme will be developed to allow you to access most of the course material online – including online text, videos of lectures, and comments and assessments. Skill-oriented areas such as case
You will join a team of clinical and medical researchers, where you will gain the opportunity to gain theoretical, clinical and laboratory-based skills. The research topic will be jointly run by the research team at the Institute of Medicine and the medical staff at one of our partner hospitals.
Applicants must hold an appropriate first degree with a minimum of 2:2 honours (e.g. in Medicine, Biomedical Science, Dietetics, Human Biology) or hold appropriate professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills.
Applications are invited from:
https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/current-postgraduate-fees
Our programme provides specialist training for biomedical scientists, doctors, or healthcare professionals, who are interested in infection and immunity.
The programme also provides an excellent grounding for those looking to undertake MPhil or MD/PhD research. All candidates would be able to register for a MD/PhD on successful completion of the MSc.
The programme is modular with six taught modules – each worth 20 credits. The course culminates in a 60-credit Research Dissertation.
MD7001:
This module provides training in the essential skills needed as a researcher or practitioner to use the scientific and medical literature. It will equip you with the skills required to do the following:
MD7002: Analysis and Interpretation of Clinical Data
This module will enable you to develop an understanding of the theories underpinning modern analytical and molecular procedures of relevance to the clinician, and develop a critical appreciation of the uses and limitations of a range of analytical and molecular techniques relevant to clinical and biomedical science. Sessions will cover the following:
MD7025: Infectious Disease
This module will enable you to develop an understanding of the types of infectious diseases and discusses virulence and susceptibility in conditions caused by the following:
MD7026: Advanced Immunology
This module will give you a detailed look at challenges in developing control measures for infectious disease, as well as the importance of immunity and the utilisation of immunology:
MD7006: Clinical Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
This module will develop your understanding of the immunological processes involved in various aspects of clinical immunology and give you an in-depth understanding of the interactions between pathogens and the human host. It will cover the following:
MD7027: Case Investigations in Molecular Medicine
This module will involve analysis of cases from the following medical
MD7100: Research Dissertation
This is an opportunity to:
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