12 monthsProgramme duration
24,795 GBPTuition Fee/year
17 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore microbial pathogenesis, vaccines, and antimicrobial resistance on Brunel’s Infection and Antimicrobial Discovery MSc. You'll investigate the biology of microbial pathogens, the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, and the development of novel vaccines and treatments to combat infectious diseases.
On this programme, you'll delve into microbial pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, and emerging infectious diseases. Topics include antibiotic mechanisms and resistance, bacterial biofilms, and novel vaccine strategies. You’ll also examine viral threats such as COVID and Ebola, and investigate cutting-edge approaches to antimicrobial discovery, including AI-driven drug design and alternatives to traditional antibiotics.
You’ll be taught by internationally recognised researchers and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge laboratories. The programme includes core training in molecular medicine, research methods, and scientific communication modules, alongside a course-specific module and an extensive research project.
At Brunel, you’ll gain hands-on experience through research-led teaching, access to cutting-edge facilities, and valuable industry connections. Whether you're pursuing a future in biomedical research, clinical diagnostics, or the pharmaceutical sector, this degree will prepare you to make a real-world impact in science and medicine.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore microbial pathogenesis, vaccines, and antimicrobial resistance on Brunel’s Infection and Antimicrobial Discovery MSc. You'll investigate the biology of microbial pathogens, the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, and the development of novel vaccines and treatments to combat infectious diseases.
On this programme, you'll delve into microbial pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, and emerging infectious diseases. Topics include antibiotic mechanisms and resistance, bacterial biofilms, and novel vaccine strategies. You’ll also examine viral threats such as COVID and Ebola, and investigate cutting-edge approaches to antimicrobial discovery, including AI-driven drug design and alternatives to traditional antibiotics.
You’ll be taught by internationally recognised researchers and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge laboratories. The programme includes core training in molecular medicine, research methods, and scientific communication modules, alongside a course-specific module and an extensive research project.
At Brunel, you’ll gain hands-on experience through research-led teaching, access to cutting-edge facilities, and valuable industry connections. Whether you're pursuing a future in biomedical research, clinical diagnostics, or the pharmaceutical sector, this degree will prepare you to make a real-world impact in science and medicine.
Admission Requirements
2.2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. Other qualifications considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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