Infection and Immunity
The University of EdinburghInfection and Immunity MSc (Res) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
Research on Infection and Immunity aims to enhance understanding of the mechanisms of host defence against infection, and translate this understanding into prevention and treatment.
The research programmes include a wide range of activities including studies of:
* host/pathogen interactions (including work on viruses, bacteria, parasites and spongiform encephalopathy agents)
* the immune systems of animals and how they respond to pathogen challenge
* genetic resistance to disease
* epidemiology of disease
These activities are underpinned by major programmes in animal genomics and bioinformatics.
Study Options
This course is available in 4 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc (Res)
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc (Res)
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc (Res)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Biology, Veterinary science
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ