- Understand viruses, the diseases they cause, and how to diagnose, control and prevent infections.
- Cover topically relevant viruses such as novel coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2, Influenza and Monkeypox.
- Hear about new viral problems such as non A-E hepatitis and potential causes.
- Learn from experienced academic and clinical virologists.
- Study at a university ranked 8th in the UK and among the top 35 in the world for medicine (QS 2023).
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Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 51,690 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
We require a First or Upper Second class degree in a relevant biomedical/biosciences subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
Non-standard applicants for the course will be considered on an individual basis.
This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities, upon completion of their third year. For St Andrews students, this includes the three-year course, plus the following one or two years spent in Manchester.
English Program Requirements
International applicants from non-majority English speaking countries must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found on the GOV.UK website ).
Specifically, we require a minimum of:
- IELTS : 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all components
- TOEFL: 90 internet-based with 22 in all components
We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course, if your current IELTS scores are:
- Minimum 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6).
- Minimum 6.0 overall (with 5.5 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10).
See further information about requirements for your country .
If you wish to be considered for a pre-sessional course, please contact us .
Career
Career opportunities
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge required for a career as a modern virologist.
You will be well placed to pursue a career as a diagnostic laboratory scientist or manager, or as a scientist in industry or academia in medical and/or molecular virology, or in any of a number of biotechnology fields relevant to virology.
These include:
- gene therapy (where recombinant viruses are the mainstay of the technology);
- molecular biology, particularly next generation sequencing and new virus discovery;
- vaccinology;
- antiviral development;
- epidemiological and public health control.
For medically qualified applicants, the course will benefit those wishing to specialise in virology or infectious diseases, or pursue a clinical academic route in this or related subjects.
The course is also an excellent stepping stone to PhD research in virology or a related subject.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
51,690 / year
and Molecular Virology, MSc
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester