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MSc by Research in Microbiology - Virology

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Viruses are obligate parasites that infect hosts in all kingdoms of life. At the Faculty of Biological Sciences, we perform fundamental research on viruses that cause disease in humans and animals, translating the knowledge gained to improve human and animal health, and enhance food security. We address a broad range of research topics including virus-cell interactions focusing on those that contribute to virus replication and persistence, viral oncology, immunity to viruses, virus structure and the development of vaccines and anti-viral agents. Viruses currently being investigated include the hepatitis viruses, picornaviruses, a number of emerging mosquito transmitted viruses (eg Chikungunya and Zika), and oncogenic DNA viruses including Kaposi’s Sarcoma herpesvirus, human papillomavirus and polyomaviruses. We use a variety of experimental approaches ranging from cell biology through to structural biology, including proteomics and high-throughput sequencing to address our research questions. We work closely and share a number of research groups with colleagues in Structural biology and Cancer biology and are all members of the Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology. There are also extensive collaborations with colleagues in the School of Chemistry, from which we exploit structure-based drug design as a rational approach to the development of novel anti-viral chemotherapeutics.

Tuition fees

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£ 31,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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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

    Biological Sciences

    22nd out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    159 73%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    12th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    79th

    2

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