Biology of Health and Disease

Entry requirements

• a minimum 2.2 honours degree in a relevant discipline, such as Biology, Zoology and Animal Biology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Ecological Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, or Microbiology

• equivalent professional qualifications and experience – candidates will be interviewed by members of the programme team.

If you have any specific queries, please contact scspgt@ljmu.ac.uk

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore the molecular, cellular, physiological and ecological mechanisms underlying the maintenance of health and development of disease in plants, animals and humans.

• Develop your knowledge using cutting-edge technologies, research and student-led learning methods
• Benefit from strong practical teaching and assessment methods and prepare for a career in research or health-related fields
• Learn from research-active staff who are experts in their field
• Experience the study of health and disease in a holistic biological context
• Conduct a research project covering the full ‘research arc’ from study conception to dissemination

The programme explores health and disease in a broad biological context, from molecular mechanisms to the eco-epidemiology of infections, or the biology of food security. This approach will equip you with knowledge of a range of disciplines while a strong practical focus on relevant techniques and real-life scenarios will provide key transferable skills for you to produce and present scientific data effectively.

The Biology of Health and Disease goes beyond the traditional view of symptoms-treatment. A wide diversity of organisms, from plant to invertebrates to mammals and humans, are key components of the programme.

Information for international students

• IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each component)
• Pearson 58-64 (minimum 51 in each component for UKVI purposes)

Fees and funding

Please see the LJMU website for details.