Infection and Immunity

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. Our MSc Infection & Immunity programme is designed for you to develop a comprehensive understanding of infectious diseases, immunology, and therapeutic/vaccine development, all while connecting you to our world-leading research in clinical, veterinary and global health. You will gain in-depth knowledge from internationally renowned bioscientists and clinicians, developing your scientific expertise and critical thinking with essential training in digital and bioinformatics techniques. The MSc equips you with career-ready skills for PhD study, biomedical and clinical research, laboratory diagnostics roles, public health, or positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Liverpool is situated in a region with one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing life sciences sectors, with an array of biomedical research and clinical-facing companies, making it an ideal location to study and work in the life sciences field. This programme is suitable for intercalating medicine and veterinary students with appropriate clinical-facing research opportunities. This MSc offers an integrated programme that explores a wide spectrum of topics across infection biology and immunology:

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

International students: Full-time place, per year - £32,000

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £14,000

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000

International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000

28 September 2026

Rolling admissions - apply early

• Liverpool, United Kingdom