12 monthsProgramme duration
45,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Examine the fundamental nature of viruses as cellular parasites on this Master's course.
You'll consider their importance in human, animal and plant diseases and explore recent major advances in the understanding of the structure of viruses.
The programme also covers the molecular mechanisms of virus replication, virus disease pathogenesis, and the emergence of novel viruses.
You'll engage with experts from many areas of virology and molecular biology during the course. Through this collaborative work, you'll develop skills to embark on further study at PhD level or pursue a career in academic or industrial research.
Two research projects also provide an opportunity to apply techniques from the course to important research problems.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Examine the fundamental nature of viruses as cellular parasites on this Master's course.
You'll consider their importance in human, animal and plant diseases and explore recent major advances in the understanding of the structure of viruses.
The programme also covers the molecular mechanisms of virus replication, virus disease pathogenesis, and the emergence of novel viruses.
You'll engage with experts from many areas of virology and molecular biology during the course. Through this collaborative work, you'll develop skills to embark on further study at PhD level or pursue a career in academic or industrial research.
Two research projects also provide an opportunity to apply techniques from the course to important research problems.
Admission Requirements
We will only consider applicants with a 2:2 undergraduate degree record where they can explain/demonstrate that they are able to perform at the required level to succeed at this course (e.g. subsequent work experience, mitigating issues).
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