Course Overview

International students who study at the University of Leicester may be eligible for a Graduate Visa, which grants permission to stay in the UK for at least two years after completing their course.

The research training you receive and the research project you conduct will provide an activity that Ph.D. supervisors and employers value when recruiting their postgraduate research students from around the world.

Our Career Development Service is here to support you with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, volunteering, and more. From Freshers' Week to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals. In infants worldwide, infectious disease accounts for higher mortality and morbidity than any other disease category. Tackling the burden of infectious disease on humanity is recognized as a health priority by the World Health Organisation and the United Nations. This Postgraduate Degree responds to the international need for research scientists by training biological and biomedical graduates to develop their knowledge and research skills in immunology and infection.

The course combines practical and theoretical teaching from scientists and clinicians in the University's College of Life Sciences. Of great value to potential employers, the system also gives you research experience in a six-month research project.

General Eligibility

2:2 degree in biological science (e.g., Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, or Immunology)

Or a BTEC with experience in a field related to infection and immunity, such as a health service or biopharmaceutical laboratory

Or a medical or veterinary degree provided the course included significant elements of molecular biology, microbiology, and immunology.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.