Advanced Immunology

University of Strathclyde
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Biology

About this course

This course focuses on how the body defends itself against disease. It helps us understand processes of viral, bacterial or parasitic infection and how the immune system is sometimes tricked into attacking its own tissue, leading to diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes or allergy.

This course will provide you with comprehensive postgraduate life sciences training including a broad range of practical laboratory skills.

This is complemented by classes that develop your transferable skills in:

  • statistics

  • presentations

  • career development

  • ethics

  • science writing skills

  • your ability to design experiments and analyse sophisticated datasets

    Our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields. You'll be taught by active researchers or practising clinical professionals.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2112 Biological scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Biology