Programme summary for MSc Biomedical Immunology

Accredited PROGRAMME

About the programme

This programme equips you with knowledge of both the practical and theoretical aspects of immunology, with emphasis on its clinical applications. This will include in-depth study of how the immune system responds to pathogens and how it can be manipulated for therapeutic purposes. The programme also looks at the methodology used in obtaining knowledge. In addition to taught modules, you will also be trained in research processes, culminating in an individual research project. This programme is run by the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.

Programme structure

One year full time or two years part time
Part time students study the taught modules in year 1 and the research modules in year 2.
Taught modules are delivered in a semesterised system, with semesters running from September to January and February to June.

Career opportunities

Many graduates of this degree enter laboratory-based research careers in the NHS, the Health Protection Agency, or in universities, research institutes and pharmaceutical companies.
There are also opportunities in areas such as scientific sales and clinical data management.

Support

The School of Health and Bioscience provides immediate contact with University support systems.

In your first year, you are allocated a Personal Tutor (a member of staff familiar with your degree). You will see your Tutor at regular intervals to discuss progress and life in general.
Module leaders and Degree pathway leaders also give support on academic matters, and advice about other specialist help available through the University.
The School also has a Help Desk to provide administrative assistance and advise how to get the right help.
Internet homepages are used by many staff to support their teaching and your learning.
Lecture and practical files, quizzes, mark summaries and much more is now available for several modules via UELPlus Online Programme.

Throughout the programme you will find a number of scheduled support activities devoted to specific aspects e.g. how to write your project report, or more general aspects such as careers.

Support for students on a University level includes:

Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
Childcare for students with children aged 21/2 years to 5 years
Careers advice and information
Counselling and Advice for practical problems
Health Centre with a nurse regularly on duty
Language tuition
Dyslexia support
Accommodation

Admission

For entry to this programme, students are required to have a second class undergraduate honours degree from a UK university in a relevant subject e.g. physiology, microbiology, biochemistry or an equivalent qualification and/or experience. All students admitted to the University are required to have GCSE at grade C in Maths and English (or equivalent). For overseas students there is a requirement for an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher (or equivalent). Applicants whose qualifications do not conform to these criteria may be admitted to the programme at the admission tutors discretion. This will normally involve an interview.