A minimum of an upper second-class (or international equivalent) Bachelor’s degree in a Biomedical science, Life science, Biological science or similar, or a Medical degree from a recognised university
Experimental and Translational Immunology MSc provides insight into state-of-the-art immunology research, current issues in immunity, immune dysfunction, and immune-based therapeutic approaches.
The course covers basic science through to translational clinical research and culminates in a full-time research project. You will develop advanced knowledge of all aspects of immunology, including immune regulation, immune deficiencies, immunology of transplantation, gene therapy, cancer immunology and immune therapeutics. There is an emphasis on critical analysis and data interpretation.
Some taught content is shared with UCL undergraduate degrees. If you are a UCL student or graduate and have already taken any of the modules included in the MSc, please contact the course Administrator before applying to discuss whether alternative modules are available.
A rigorous grounding in scientific method, critical analysis, data interpretation and independent thinking provides a palette of marketable and transferable skills applicable to many professional career paths. The combination of research-informed teaching and practical research training also provides ideal preparation for a PhD.
According to the Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2018–2024 cohorts, our graduates have gone on to careers in:
You will have opportunities to network with academics and researchers, making you well placed to pursue a PhD or research career in biomedical, biopharma and clinical positions.