Pandemic Sciences Msc

University of Liverpool

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1 Year

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$36547

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Overview This unique MSc programme will provide you with a breadth of interdisciplinary expertise and practical role-play in the epidemiology, immunology, control and management of epidemics and pandemics in a One Health (i.e., integrated medical and veterinary) context led by leading experts in their respective fields. With a core syllabus in Infection & Immunity, the MSc in Pandemic Sciences takes you from the laboratory bench into the highly topical field of mathematical modelling to understand how pandemics spread and how to slow them down. You will also work through an Outbreak Scenario across two semesters, where you will come to understand the critical role of policy, communication and the media in the success (or otherwise) of translating scientific knowledge into effective disease control. This programme will enable you to further develop your skills in communications and statistics beyond undergraduate level and will train you to critically evaluate and synthesise aspects of infectious diseases and immunology with practical applications in public health and outbreak control. It will also equip you for a range of timely career opportunities in the ongoing pandemic response - and future disease control and public health implementation - across the medical and veterinary sectors in academia and industry, as well as in government departments, international charities and NGOs. Career prospects Past graduates of the School of Life Sciences have continued their academic careers as research assistants or pursued further study leading to a PhD. Graduates have also developed careers in conservation or qualified to immediately go into industries. There is a demand currently for graduates with specialisations in science or computing to enter the teaching profession. Commercial sectors such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agriculture industries will be possible employers of graduates, especially with the anticipated increases in the use of next-generation sequencing and the corresponding data analysis that will be required.

For international students

Normally, at least a 2.1 Honours degree in a Biological Sciences subject or equivalent. Candidates must have a scientific background acceptable to the Programme Director. IELTS: Overall IELTS 6.5, no less than 6.0 in component scores. TOEFL iBT: 88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 19, Reading – 19, Speaking 20.

1 Year - Full time

Fee

£28,300.00 (US$ 36,547) per yearThis is a fixed fee Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Liverpool Campus, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England, United Kingdom

About

A founding member of the esteemed Russell Group, the University of Liverpool has plenty to shout about. Currently placed 36th in the Complete University Guide UK 2019 the university is consistently ranked within the top 200 universities worldwide (THE 2018/19, QS 2018/19, ARWU 2018).
The university is first in the Russell Group for graduate employability, with 94% of all Liverpool graduates in professional employment or further study within six months of graduation. Graduates also received the second highest salaries, in comparison to other universities in the Northwest region, five years after graduating (LEO 2017).
The university is always looking for ways to improve its campus, and has recently invested GBP 800 million into its campus and academic facilities. There are plenty of on-campus amenities to make use of, ranging from a fitness centre to a nightclub, and libraries which are open 24/7 during term time.
The Student Union was voted the best in the country at the NUS Awards in 2016. There are more than 250 sports clubs and societies for students to enjoy where they can try new things and make friends.
Liverpool is an inexpensive city to live in and it was the 2018 winner of WhatUni’s? students’ choice award for ‘best city life’ The birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool has a vibrant cultural scene, countless shops and bars, clubs, music venues and dining options for all to enjoy outside of studying.
The university’s international community is large with more than 8,000 students travelling from over 130 countries to study there every year. International students are also encouraged to take up the numerous overseas study opportunities available in countries including China, Australia, Canada, USA and Europe.

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