Taught course

Mechanisms and Therapy in Infection and Inflammation MSc

Institution
Brunel University of London · Life Sciences
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

UK entry requirements

2025/6 entry

A 2.2 (or above) UK Honours degree in the field of Biosciences.

Other qualifications including equivalent internationally recognised qualification or relevant experience from health professionals (e.g. doctors, nurses, MLSOs) will be assessed on an individual basis and a request for completion of an online biological test in molecular and cell biology may be required.

Applicants with a third class honours degree or other lower qualifications will be considered if supported by science A-levels (or equivalent) and relevant work experience. Such applicants may be required to attend an interview.


For International entry requirements, please see the course page on the Brunel website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Mechanisms and Therapy in Infection and Inflammation MSc is a dynamic Master’s programme, in which you will combine hands-on practical experience in modern biomedical techniques with theoretical knowledge, delivered by a range of teaching approaches.

The programme is designed to provide students with an extensive understanding of infection and inflammation, where the teaching of core immunological concepts will complement a detailed focus on the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of globally relevant and emerging infectious diseases such as HIV, COVID-19 and tuberculosis.

In addition, it will cover inflammatory conditions that pose significant health challenges worldwide, such as cardio- and cerebrovascular disease.

In addition to the taught modules, students on this programme will undertake a research project on a title of their choice in an area of infection and inflammation. Projects are supervised by world-leading researchers based in Brunel University’s Centre for Inflammation and Translational Medicine (CIRTM). Not only will students generate, analyse and interpret their own research data, but they will also be imbedded within an active research team, gaining valuable experience of a research-intensive environment, learning from senior researchers, attending lab meetings and weekly research seminars by visiting expert speakers.

At Brunel, we recognise that strong practical skills in all fields of biomedical sciences are important to employers. For this reason, we have a large practical element to the course. You will gain experience of different modern laboratory techniques and consider the legislative and ethical aspects linked to the discipline. You will learn computational skills and be trained in critical analyses of the molecular problems leading to human disease and how to identify intervention opportunities. In addition, you’ll receive training in statistics and bioinformatics, which are fundamental to the biomedicine sector.

In our 'Scientific Communication' module, you’ll learn how to disseminate scientific information. Your writing skills will be developed to target a diverse range of audiences, from medical practitioners through to the general public. You'll learn to write your research findings in both academic and journalistic styles - skills that will be invaluable in a range of biomedical careers.

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award offers £6,000 fee reduction for self-funded international students across our postgraduate taught courses starting in January 2025. The Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Award Terms and Conditions - January 2025

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship: You may be eligible for a full tuition fee waiver, as well as a range of other financial incentives, on this course. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (External Scholarship) 2025/26

British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM: In partnership with the British Council, we are offering five fully-funded scholarships for female students from the Americas region (eligible countries only). Scholarships and bursaries | Brunel University of London

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Information for international students

If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list. This must have been taken and passed within two years from the date the CAS is made.

Fees and funding

UK students
£13,280
International students
£24,795

See our fees and funding page for full details of postgraduate scholarships available.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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Enquiries
Email
enquiries@brunel.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1895 265599