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Immunity, Infection and Chronic Disease MSc

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Among the many lessons learned from the global COVID-19 pandemic, we now recognise there was a critical shortfall of highly trained research scientists and technical experts with experience in immunology, infection and chronic disease. As the global impact of the pandemic recedes, we find ourselves facing new challenges. Instead of a single global threat, these new challenges are increasingly local and may be linked to climate change, migration or regional socio-economic conditions. Within this complex environment, people with life sciences research experience or healthcare delivery skills are in high demand. This is especially evident in the growing number of patients suffering from infectious disease accompanied by pre-existing chronic conditions. The University of Leicester meets this need for highly skilled research scientists with a comprehensive range of taught graduate education. We deliver exciting, fast-paced training by internationally recognised experts in immunology, infectious disease and chronic inflammatory conditions. Our intention is to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to support populations whose healthcare or research needs vary by global region. Our MSc in Immunity, Infection and Chronic Disease delivers detailed treatment of infections and diseases from the perspective of the human immune response. It provides training in the latest theoretical and technical advances which can be readily applied to tackling the problems of infectious disease or chronic health conditions. This course will prepare you for further education, for work in commercial fields in life sciences, or as a foundation for advancing in your already established profession. Our pedagogic approach emphasises critical analysis of literature, experimental design and hypothesis testing with exposure to a wide variety of analytic techniques. We provide you with the opportunity to participate in novel research, to make discoveries and to persuade your colleagues that your scientific arguments are sound. During your research dissertation placements, you will apply your critical analysis skills and hone your capacity to communicate your scientific results. Previous graduates from this MSc course have successfully applied these laboratory-based skills learned in Leicester to tackle formidable challenges, including clinical management of intractable infections like tuberculosis, hospital and diagnostic service management, and other leadership roles within their communities. Our graduates can provide essential on-the-ground expertise. This is especially important as misinformation competes with fact- and evidence-based science. You will be well-positioned to act as trusted experts who can influence communities, hospitals and social networks.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    27th out of 87 7

    6th out of 40 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    123 55%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    24th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    29th

    20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 241
    172 71%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    14th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.39 85%

    2nd

    1

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