MRes Immunobiology at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore Immunobiology research with the Newcastle University MRes course. Our Immunobiology MRes is for graduates of BSc in life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also suitable for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.

What you will study

You'll study subject-specific content in immunobiology research, drawing upon the specialised expertise and research strengths of academic staff within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. You'll add to this modules from a broad range of complementary options. Compulsory modules include: Applied Immunobiology of Human Disease, MRes Project, Research Skills and Principles for the Biosciences.

Career pathways

This MRes can be a pathway for a career in scientific research in academia and industry. It is also excellent preparation for a PhD. Graduate roles and employers include: project manager; research associate; associate consultant; senior analysts; research scientist; Marie Curie early stage researcher; clinical research associate; medical information and patient safety executive; medical writer; medical doctor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 30,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4813f/#how-to-apply

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