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MSc by Research in Microbiology - Host Pathogen Interactions

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-DEC-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Pathogenic bacteria, viruses and fungi are in a constant co-evolutionary arms race with their hosts. Using a variety of state of the art techniques ranging from structural biology, EM, live cell imaging and proteomics, through to studies in human tissue models and in vivo research, teams within SMCB are focused on gaining further molecular and cellular insights into these complex interactions between pathogens and their hosts. Research includes investigating the modulation of host cells by tumourgenic viruses (eg Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus, adenoviruses and human papillomaviruses), understanding the pathogenesis and persistence of chronic viral infection such as hepatitis C, dissecting the activation of host inflammatory responses by fungal and bacterial pathogens, and investigating the mechanisms of infectious respiratory diseases to inform vaccine design. Together, our research is providing a greater mechanistic understanding of host-pathogen interactions, shedding light on multiple fundamental physiological processes, and thereby guiding the development of future therapeutic strategies.

Tuition fees

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£ 31,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 87 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    147 66%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    15th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    67th

    12

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