Course summary
This course focuses on how the body defends itself against disease. It helps us understand processes of viral, bacterial or parasitic infection and how the immune system is sometimes tricked into attacking its own tissue, leading to diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes or allergy. This course will provide you with comprehensive postgraduate life sciences training. You'll receive dedicated training in a broad range of practical laboratory skills. This is complemented by classes that develop your transferable skills in:
- statistics
- presentations
- career development
- ethics
- science writing skills
- your ability to design experiments and analyse sophisticated datasets
Modules
Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students; Advanced Topics in Biomedical Research; Entrepreneurship; Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 1&2; Postgraduate Studies in Immunology; Research Project; In Vivo Biology; Drug Discovery; Postgraduate Studies in Haematology; Postgraduate Studies in Immunology; Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Immunology.
Assessment method
Knowledge and understanding are assessed by written exams, essays, presentations and computer-aided learning (CAL) exercises and quizzes, available on our virtual learning environment, Myplace. Competence is assessed through practical tests, practical write-ups, project reports and CAL exercises and quizzes. Communication skills are assessed through essays and oral presentations. Project work is assessed from project reports and oral presentations. There is an individual research project in the final year of the course where you’ll demonstrate research skills, problem-solving and a suitable research approach.
Entry requirements
Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in a biological or chemical discipline. You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9050 | Year 1 |
| International | £22400 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the programme details on the University of Strathclyde website.
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ