MSc in Clinical Immunology

at University of Manchester

To obtain a PGDip, you will be required to complete 120 credits (90 credits of taught units and a 30-credit research proposal):

• Introduction to Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
• Immune Responses (15 credits)
• Immunodeficiency & Immunotherapy (15 credits)
• Advanced Clinical Immunology - Hypersensitivity & Allergy, Autoimmunity, Haematological Malignancy (30 credits)
• Research Skills Laboratory Masterclasses (15 credits)
• Research Proposal (30 credits)
   

In addition, to obtain an MSc, you must combine the units above with a 60-credit research project and dissertation:

• Research Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
   

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Research Project 1 (Clinical Immunology)
• Research Project 2 (Clinical Immunology)
• Immune Responses
• Immunodeficiency & Immunotherapy
• Acquired Disorders in Clinical Immunology
• Introduction to Clinical Immunology
• Research Skills Masterclass (Immunology)
• Research Methods
• Research Methods (Non-Credit)

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require an honours degree (Upper Second minimum) or overseas equivalent in:

• immunology

• biomedical science

• biochemistry

• physiology

• pharmacology

• medicine

• or any other biological subject that contains an element of immunology.

English language
 

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
 

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).
 

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and 6 in the other components

• Internet-based TOEFL: 90 overall with a minimum of 24 in writing and a minimum of 22 in all other components

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £12,000
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,000

Graduates of this course develop their scientific knowledge and transferable skills that are highly sought after by scientific and pharmaceutical companies within the private sector.
 

You will also be equipped to work in clinical laboratories or pursue a career in research by undertaking a PhD.
 

The specialist nature of the course also benefits students with a medical background, including intercalating medical students, who want to enhance their knowledge of clinical immunology for future career advancement.
 

Destinations of previous graduates since 2015 include:

• PhD studentships at the University of Manchester and elsewhere;
• research and development roles in pharmaceutical companies;
• medical writing;
• clinical fellowships;
• laboratory diagnostics.