Biomedical Science MRes - Infection and Immunity

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With diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria killing millions of people every year and recent outbreaks of Ebola and Zika, there is a pressing need for accelerating research into infectious disease.  This specialist pathway will equip you with critical understanding of infection, immunity and the cellular and molecular processes involved. 

Biomedical scientists work at the cutting edge of research and medicine, helping to solve some of the most threatening diseases and conditions facing mankind. St George’s boasts a renowned heritage in this field, constantly developing new and innovative solutions to enhance diagnosis, prevention and treatment of numerous diseases.  Edward Jenner, “The Father of Immunology” who successfully performed the first vaccination against smallpox was based at St George’s.  More recently, our research includes a focus on tuberculosis, malaria and HIV in low and middle income countries.

This compelling course enables you to continue that pioneering work, A Master of Research in Biomedical Science - Infection and Immunity will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience for a rewarding career in biomedical science or to progress on to a fulfilling research degree such as a PhD. 

You can look forward to working directly alongside high calibre researchers who are leading and respected experts in their fields.  Pioneers like Professor Steve Goodbourn, whose groundbreaking work at St George’s Institute for Infection and Immunity has identified strategies used by viruses to counteract Interferons, a critical first line of defence against viral infection. You will learn numerous, valuable transferable skills including; critical appraisal, problem solving, research techniques, utilising large data, numeracy and presenting skills.