MSc Immunity, Infection and Chronic Disease

The Infection and Immunity MSc course offered at the University of Leicester is oriented towards understanding the concepts associated with microbiology and immunology. In it, students get the opportunity to explore infectious diseases, their effects on both individuals and communities, and to understand the latest developments in this field. Course Content: This programme consists of both core and optional modules. The core modules provide a comprehensive understanding of the key principles of infection and immunity, epidemiology and public health, molecular methods, interventions, and vaccines. The optional modules allow students to focus on specific areas of interest such as, the biology of parasitic diseases, infection, pathology and research methods. Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in this course include: Current Issues in Infection and Immunity, Public Health, and Infection, and Innovative Technologies in Infection and Immunity. Accreditations: This programme does not specify any particular accreditations.Future Careers: After completion of this course, students are prepared to work in areas such as health and disease control, health protection, or in research or academia. The skills acquired can also be used in the pharmaceutical industry, and potentially in biotechnology or environmental organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.