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  • MSc Infection Biology
  • Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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Virology | bacteriology | mycology | parasitology | immunology

MSc Infection Biology

Focus on infection biology

Move into an ever-evolving field

Do you have:

  • An interest and aptitude in biomedical science and are an intercalating medical student?
  • Relevant career experience, for example working in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries?
  • A minimum 2:1 degree in biological or biomedical science (or overseas equivalent)?

If you do, you could become a successful practitioner of infection-related research.

Visit our course page

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Explore the course

Understand infection

Gain an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of molecular microbiology and immunology and the current challenges at the forefront of the discipline.

View our unit in host-pathogen interaction

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Take part in world-leading research

Delve into the latest literature in a topic of your choice and generate a project proposal with world-leading experts (research project 1). Then lead laboratory-based research with experts in the field (research project 2).

Visit antimicrobial resistance network website

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Develop scientific acumen

Acquire the knowledge and skills to critically appraise, interpret, and present research.

View our journal club unit

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Discover state-of-the-art technologies

Learn about The University of Manchester's core facilities in single-cell technologies and the practicalities of cutting-edge infection assays and models.

Find out about our technologies workshops

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Learn how to acquire research funding

Develop critical reading and writing skills to author and assess research grants.

More about the grant writing unit

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Acquire transferable skills

Harness skills such as critical thinking, synthesis techniques, collaborative team working, communication, use of IT and health informatics, problem solving and decision making.

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How to apply

Apply online

Please apply via our online application form. See the course page for details of the supporting documents we require.

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Contact us

If you have any further questions about the course or application process please email: pgtaught.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk

Follow us on Twitter for news, graduate testimonials and student publications: @MScInfBiol_UoM.

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