Infection and Immunity

University of Liverpool

United Kingdom, Liverpool

University Rank:#166

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Duration12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 42,522 / year(s)

Next IntakeSeptember 28, 2026

Infection and Immunity

About

About this course

Infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance are among the most urgent global health challenges today. The growing threat of virulence evolution and increasing treatment resistance of pathogens highlights the need for skilled scientists who can drive innovative research to find solutions that tackle these threats, combining cutting-edge microbiology research with practical knowledge of epidemiology, public health measures, immune responses to pathogens, therapeutics and vaccines.

Requirements

English Program Requirements

IELTS

6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

TOEFL iBT

88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 19, writing 19, reading 19 and speaking 20. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.

Duolingo English Test

125 overall, with writing not less than 125, speaking and reading not less than 115, and listening not below 110. For academic year 2025/26 only, we will also accept the production, literacy, comprehension and conversation score set: 120 overall, with no component below 105.

Pearson PTE Academic

61 overall, with no component below 59

LanguageCert Academic

70 overall, with no skill below 65

PSI Skills for English

B2 Pass with Merit in all bands

INDIA Standard XII

National Curriculum (CBSE/ISC) - 75% and above in English. Accepted State Boards - 80% and above in English.

WAEC

C6 or above

Career

Careers and employability

Commercial sectors such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agriculture industries are employers of our graduates, especially with the increase of next-generation sequencing and the corresponding data analysis that is required. Graduates have also developed careers in conservation or qualified to immediately go into industries.

Past graduates of the School of Biosciences have continued their academic careers as research assistants or pursued further study leading to a PhD.

There is also a current demand for science teachers and following the completion of a PGCE, this master’s is suitable for those interested in a career in teaching. In fact, many of our graduates pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including management, where the skills obtained through this degree are of considerable benefit.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

42,522 / year(s)

Infection and Immunity

University of Liverpool

United Kingdom, Liverpool

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