MSc Medical and Molecular Virology

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Manchester

Program Overview

As demonstrated by the recent pandemic, many of the world's greatest global health challenges arise from viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2, other novel coronaviruses, HIV, Mpox and the Ebola and Zika viruses. To tackle these major health threats, we need well-trained virologists with the knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat and prevent such disease.Our MSc Medical and Molecular Virology course will provide education and training in medical virology to equip you with the molecular skills and knowledge to understand the increasingly important role molecular and bioinformatic analysis plays in modern virology.You will acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of viruses, the diseases they cause and how they cause them. You will also learn how to diagnose, control and prevent infections in individuals and in communities.

 PGCert: 4 months FT, Fees: £14,200

Program Key Stats

£35500 (Annual cost)



42 %

Eligibility Criteria


110
165
165
700
6.5
110
1300
29

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • 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

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