MSc Infection and Immunity

The course provides academic training for biomedical scientists, doctors, or healthcare professionals in the field of infection and immunity.

If biomedical or clinical research is your interest, upon successful completion of the MSc you may wish to continue with your education by studying for a Ph.D. Alternatively, you could study medicine, physician associate studies, or a PGCE.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Applicants must hold an appropriate first degree with a minimum of 2:2 honors (e.g. in Medicine, Biomedical Science, Dietetics, Human Biology) or hold appropriate professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills.

Applications are invited from:

those with related undergraduate degrees (e.g. Biomedical Science, Dietetics) or equivalent professional qualifications and background experience

junior doctors

NHS staff

International students with appropriate qualifications

international doctors or healthcare professionals.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.