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Overview
Why this programme
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
- Receive training, advanced lectures and tutorials in modern cellular and molecular immunology by globally recognised experts.
- Opportunities are available to work with scientists, clinicians and pharmaceutical industry scientists on research and drug discovery to driving improvements in patient care in areas of critical international importance.
- Attend the UK Congress of Immunology.
- Help to identify new pathways by which inflammation can promote diseases and ultimately create better medicines for patients at the GLAZgo Discovery Unit, a unique facility established between the Respiratory, Inflammation, Autoimmunity Medicines Unit at AstraZeneca and the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation.
- Be part of finding new approaches that predict which treatment works best in Rheumatoid Arthritis through the Arthritis Research UK (ARUK) Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre which recruits local patients to test new and existing drugs.
- The ARUK Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathogenesis Centre of Excellence (in collaboration with Birmingham and Newcastle Universities), aims to find out more about the causes of rheumatoid arthritis.
Career prospects
The Immunology and Inflammatory Disease programme at the University of Glasgow provides an ideal grounding for progression to further research studies in immunology, inflammation and infectious diseases, or for a career in pharmaceutical/bioscience industries.
Our graduates have gone on to take up careers/routes in the following:
- PhD study
- pharmaceutical industry research and development
- research technologist
- graduate research assistant
- healthcare scientist
- scientific publishing
- scientific management
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Immunology and Inflammatory Disease: Basic, Translational and Clinical
- Research Skills for Immunology and Infection Biology
- Designing a Research Project: Biomedical Research Methodology
- Animal Models of Disease
- Diagnostic Technologies and Devices
- Next Generation Sequencing Bioinformatics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Immunology View 34 other Masters in Immunology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have at least a Second-class Honours degree or equivalent in biomedical science or a relevant subject.
- Alternative qualifications will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- You are required to provide two references and a full degree transcript with your application.
Tuition Fee
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International
25980 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25980 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10560 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10560 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
620 - 1012 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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