Molecular Biology and Pathology of Viruses

Overview

You will engage with experts from many areas of virology and molecular biology in a wide range of topics.

These areas have seen recent major advances in the understanding of the structure of viruses, molecular mechanisms of virus replication, virus disease pathogenesis, the emergence of novel viruses and the diseases threats that they pose.

By the end of the Molecular Biology and Pathology of Viruses course from Imperial College London , you will develop the ability to critically evaluate the scientific literature. You will enhance your written and oral communication skills and the and the ability to present scientific ideas.

You will acquire proficiency in a range of important research techniques during the Mini-Research project and will build on these in the 6-month research project.

Under the supervision and guidance of senior academics, you will investigate an important research problem. You will choose your subject from those be available in one of the laboratories in Imperial College or an associated external institution.

Careers

Many graduates proceed to PhD study, or if medically qualified, to clinical practice or research. As well as scientific training, this course expands your transferable skills, allowing you to enter a variety of other careers including, industry, finance, management and various types of consultancy.