Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£37,800Per Year (Intl)
£15,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MSc Infection Biology at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our MSc Infection Biology course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to join the global fight against infectious diseases which threaten humanity. As exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious disease remains a major cause of human death. Novel treatments are required to meet this challenge as the efficacy of antimicrobial interventions, including the potency of vaccines, continues to decline. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Molecular Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease
Host-Microbe Interaction and Immunity
Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutics
Viral and Bacterial Pathogenesis
Advanced Immunology and Infection
Research Methods in Infection Biology
Clinical Applications and Disease Management
Advanced Research Project in Infection Biology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£37,800
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£37,800
Home Student Fee
£15,800
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
57%Working
16%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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