Course summary
Recent years have been a stark reminder that we’re all vulnerable to infectious diseases, whoever we are, and wherever we live in the world. By studying MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases, you’ll explore how the body defends itself against infection and how we can use this information to create life-saving therapeutics and vaccines. Most immunology courses focus on non-communicable diseases such as cancer, but infectious diseases represent an increasingly important cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. We’re one of the few universities to offer an immunology course that is devoted to this area. We’ll help you understand the whole research process, from the fundamental discoveries at the forefront of the field to the application of findings and vaccinology. What you will learn
- Master the basic principles of host immunity against the diverse range of pathogens that confront human populations
- Explore the immunology of a whole range of infectious diseases, from viral to fungal, bacterial to different types of parasites
- Apply scientific concepts, evaluate primary scientific data, and carry out techniques for assessing immune responses to pathogens
- Learn how to plan, design and conduct research and use these skills to investigate basic immunological mechanisms and applied issues in the immunology of infection
- Discover our unique mix of expertise in immunology, vaccinology, molecular biology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and clinical medicine.
Modules
Term 1: Students take two compulsory AB1 modules: Immunology of Infectious Diseases; Analysis & Design of Research Studies. Optional module: Molecular Biology. Towards the end of Term 1, students get the opportunity to hear about the latest, most exciting aspects of immunological research at the British Society of Immunology Congress. The cost is included in the field trip fee. Terms 2 and 3: Students take a total of five study modules, one from each timetable slot (C1, C2, D1, D2, E). Modules are subject to change. To see the full list of module options, please see the programme webpage on our website.
Assessment method
For full assessment information, please see the module specifications.
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to an LSHTM master's degree programme, an applicant must: - hold either a first degree at Second Class Honours (2:2) standard in a relevant discipline, or a degree in medicine recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for the purposes of practising medicine in the UK, or another degree of equivalent standard awarded by an overseas institution recognised by UK ENIC or the GMC. OR - hold a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed obtained by written examinations and judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above. OR - have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above. Relevant subjects and appropriate qualifications for the MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases include Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medicine and Veterinary Sciences. Other life science qualifications (eg. Medical or Biological Engineering) will be considered subject to evidence within transcripts of sufficient cell and molecular biology and/or immunology exposure (please make this exposure clear within the application). Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, but who have relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Immunology of Infectious Diseases, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language.
English language requirements
As part of the application process, applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet LSHTM's minimum English Language requirements. This is particularly important for applicants requiring a Student Visa, as the UK Home Office dictates that every student from outside the UK and Republic of Ireland must show evidence of a minimum level of English language ability (called CEFR B2 level) in order to be granted a Student visa and study in the UK.
View requirements
https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/applications/applying-masters-degree-london/general-entry-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please refer to the LSHTM website for up to date information on fees & funding: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-funding
Sponsorship information
Information on all the scholarships we offer can be found on our fees and funding webpages. These pages are updated regularly as new scholarships become available. However, we recommend that students also look into alternative sources of funding.
Provider information
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
Keppel Street
Camden
WC1E 7HT