Course summary
At Nottingham, we research to bring about positive change. Our innovative ideas are designed to work in the real world. Postgraduate students directly contribute to the impact of our research and are important to the work we do. You’ll be taught by active researchers in both areas with exposure to research groups in the University who are tackling the latest problems such as the Zika virus, Ebola and Antimicrobial resistance. Key topics that the course will cover include:
- immunity
- infections
- medical microbiology
- pathogens
- the immune system
- viruses
- acquire basic and advanced knowledge of medical microbiology and immunology which will prepare you for future scientific research
- gain direct experience of a variety of molecular biology, microbial and immunological techniques
- train to carry out critical evaluation of published scientific papers, and understand the applicability of the techniques used and results obtained to a variety of related and unrelated scientific problems
- study in greater depth one aspect of microbiology and/or immunology by conducting research and develop reporting and result interpretation skills through completion of a dissertation
Modules
You’ll have 120 credits of taught modules and undertake a 60 credit research project and dissertation. A full list of the modules is available below. For the research project, you’ll have a choice from topics provided by academics across multiple research areas such as microbiology, immunology, host-pathogen interaction, genetic engineering, microbial virulence, biotechnology, and biochemistry. Many students work on exciting novel research projects. Introduction to Medical Microbiology - 15 credits Immunity and the Immune System - 10 credits Viral Pathogenesis and Infection - 15 credits Bacterial Pathogenesis and Infections - 15 credits Innate Immune Recognition - 15 credits Core Research Methods: Transferable Research Skills - 15 credits Core Research Methods: Molecular Techniques - 15 credits Therapeutic Immunology - 15 credits Research project - 60 credits
Assessment method
Assessment varies depending on the topic being studied but you can expect: examinations delivered electronically (multiple choice, multiple response and extended matching questions); written examinations; oral presentations; essays; poster preparation; dissertation
Entry requirements
2.1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. The course is also offered to medical and veterinary graduates wishing to pursue a career in immunology or microbiology; applicants with a 2.2 (or international equivalent) may be considered on an individual basis. English language requirements: IELTS 7.0(no less than 6.0 in any element).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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