MSc Advanced Immunology
Course overview
The MSc in Advanced Immunology at the University of Strathclyde is a 1 year full-time course that studies the defence mechanism of the immune system of the body against disease. The course offers extensive training in life science and a wide variety of practical laboratory skills. Active researchers and practising clinical professionals teach students, and the curriculum is divided into two semesters and a summer research project.
During Semester 1, the students hone the essential skills and learn about clinical immunology and entrepreneurship. Semester 2 involves advanced subjects in four subjects, which include biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, and pharmacology. The summer research project may be a research project that is lab-based or a critical analysis of scientific articles.
Entry requirements
International students need to submit a personal statement and a relevant academic and/or employer reference. They also have the option to upload their CV to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- To be enrolled, you are required to have a minimum second-class (2:2) honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a biological or chemical discipline.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not your first language, you will need a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, with no component below 5.5 or an equivalent score.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various sectors, including:
- Clinical Immunologist
- Research Scientist
- Clinical Scientist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Forensic Scientist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students on the MSc Advanced Immunology at the University of Strathclyde is £31,250.
Admission
International students can apply for this course directly to the university. Our trained advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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