MSc Infection and Immunity at University of Liverpool

Infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance are among the most urgent global health challenges today. The growing threat of virulence evolution and increasing treatment resistance of pathogens highlights the need for skilled scientists who can drive innovative research to find solutions that tackle these threats, combining cutting-edge microbiology research with practical knowledge of epidemiology, public health measures, immune responses to pathogens, therapeutics and vaccines. Our MSc Infection & Immunity programme is designed for you to develop a comprehensive understanding of infectious diseases, immunology, and therapeutic/vaccine development, all while connecting you to our world-leading research in clinical, veterinary and global health.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules in semester one include Introduction to Ives Research, Emerging Infections and Pandemics, Introduction to Epidemiology, Biological Data Skills, Informatics for Life Sciences.

Career pathways

Commercial sectors such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agriculture industries are employers of our graduates, especially with the increase of next-generation sequencing and the corresponding data analysis that is required. Graduates have also developed careers in conservation or qualified to immediately go into industries.

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