Welcome to the MSc. Immunology and Allergy

This course is particularly suitable for graduates in life sciences, biomedical sciences and allied subjects. It is also suitable for people who are already employed in related fields who wish to gain valuable research experience, as well as update their knowledge in immunology and allergy technologies. 
As a postgraduate in the School of Life Sciences, you will work in an environment with a sound teaching and research base that is committed to providing cutting-edge training in this field. 
The programme continues to grow in stature and reputation, as it is repeatedly recognised for its excellence, relevance and innovation within the study of immunology.
You will learn about the contribution of immunological and allergy mechanisms to a wide range of disease processes, as a basis for developing new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. In addition, you will develop the skills to critically evaluate published scientific papers and how to report and interpret results.
The MSc Immunology and Allergy is taught on a full-time basis over two year offering 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit research project. The research project lasts about four months and is your chance to study an aspect of immunology and allergy in greater depth.
We are committed to providing quality and cutting-edge training in immunology and allergy. The MSc is offered in a school that has an excellent teaching and research base.The course has continued to grow in stature and reputation; gaining notable recognition for its excellence and relevance of this innovative postgraduate course.
Career path
With the knowledge you gain from this course, you may enter a number of careers in a research or diagnostic setting. Many of our graduates continue their studies at PhD level whilst other chose to work as research assistants or enter a clinical scientist training programme. 

Whatever your career path, immunologists generally need a strong research background – something reflected by the research project/dissertation component of the course. 

You will also be ideally placed to continue your research at a higher level. 

Students from our full programme of MSc courses have gone on to a wide variety of positions - here are a few examples:

• PhD Immunology
• Research Assistant in Immunology
• Research Technicians
• Infection Control Nurses
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist