MSc Immunology & Inflammatory Disease at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A programme giving a holistic understanding of the immune system and how it drives inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The MSc is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology towards Chartered Biologist membership and includes attendance at the British Society for Immunology Annual Congress.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time (11-12 months) | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five taught courses and a project: core courses Designing a Research Project, Immunology and Inflammatory Disease: Basic, Translational and Clinical, and Research Skills for Immunology and Infection Biology, two options (e.g. Animal Models of Disease, Neuroinflammation in health and disease), and the MSc Bioscience Research Project.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for PhD research or careers as research assistants, healthcare scientists, pharmaceutical R&D staff, research technologists, scientific managers and scientific publishers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Virology or Parasitology; degrees in Clinical Medicine, Chemistry, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Zoology may also be accepted, as may significant relevant work experience with lower qualifications. English language (international applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests include TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic test centre, Cambridge C1/C2; tests must be within 2 years 5 months of start and a single test must meet the requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,063 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time (11-12 months)

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