Infection Immunity and Human Disease MSc

at University of Leeds

On this course you’ll gain an overview of a range of modern techniques and methodologies that underpin contemporary biomolecular sciences. You’ll investigate five topic areas: molecular biology, structural biology, cell imaging and flow cytometry, high throughput techniques and transgenic organisms.
 

You’ll also apply your knowledge to an extended practical investigation in the form of a laboratory-based project, involving practical training in a range of modern molecular biology and protein engineering techniques such as: gene cloning, PCR, mutagenesis, protein expression, protein purification and analysis.
 

To help you to develop and specialise, you’ll get substantial subject-specific training through an independent research project in an area of infection, immunity or human disease.
 

You’ll also take specialist taught modules covering topics such as: infectious and non-infectious disease, advanced immunology, medical diagnostics and treatment of infectious diseases and cancer.
 

In the final part of the course you'll work on an independent laboratory-based research project related to your course options. You’ll receive extensive training in experimental design, the practical use of advanced techniques and technologies, data analysis and interpretation, and will be assigned a research project supervisor who will support and guide you through your project.
 

If you have previous experience of immunology, you could opt to investigate the structure, regulation and development of the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, or explore aspects of human toxicology. These could include: the actions of toxicants on the cardiovascular, immune and nervous systems, kidneys, liver and lungs, genetic toxicology and chemical carcinogenesis, and the effects of chemicals on foetal development.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Advanced Immunology    
• Infectious & Non-infectious Diseases    
• Practical Bioinformatics    
• Medical Diagnostics    
• MSc Bioscience Research Project Proposal    
• Treatment of Infectious Disease and Cancer   
• Research Planning and Scientific Communication    
• Advanced Biomolecular Technologies    
• Protein Engineering Laboratory Project    
• Bioscience MSc Research Project

Applicants should normally have a bachelor’s degree with at least a 2:1 in a subject that has covered the cellular and molecular basis of life such as: Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Documents and information you’ll need

• completed online application form (for Taught Postgraduate Study)

• full CV

• transcript of degree examination marks achieved to date

• copy of final degree certificate (if completed)

• evidence of English language qualification (non-native English speakers only)

• copy of passport (if you’re an overseas student)

• completed supporting statement:

Fees

• UK: £11,500 (total)
• International: £25,750 (total)
   

The strong research element of this course, along with the specialist and generic skills you’ll develop, mean you’ll graduate equipped for a wide range of careers.
 

Our graduates work in a diverse range of areas, ranging from bioscience-related research through to scientific publication, teacher training, health and safety and pharmaceutical market research.
 

We collaborate with a wide range of organisations in the public and commercial sectors. Many of these are represented on our Industrial Advisory Board. They include:

• Labcorp (formally Covance)  

• European Bioinformatics Institute

• Astra Zeneca

• Gowling WLG LLP

• Qiagen

• PWC

• Barnsley Hospital (NHS)

• IAOCR

• ApotheCom 

• GlaxoSmithKline