Immunology Mphil

University of Liverpool

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2 Years

Course duration

11/30/2025

Start Date

US$40357

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Immunology is the study of host resistance to infection. Without an immune system, humans and animals would be susceptible to overwhelming infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Overview The University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection and Global Health was established to bring together leading medical, veterinary and basic science researchers from across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Research in Immunology is based in new laboratories at three sites, the Ronald Ross Building, IC2 and Leahurst. It encompasses studies of the immune responses to and vaccination against a range of bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens including: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Japanese encephalitis virus, Zika virus, influenza virus, HIV, cytomegalovirus and other herpesviruses, chicken metapneumovirus, Salmonella, Treponema, Onchocerca, Fasciola, cyathostomins, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Toxoplasma and Neospora caninum. The aims of the research are to investigate the nature of the cellular and humoral immune responses to pathogens of human or veterinary importance and how this knowledge may be used to design vaccines or other immunotherapeutic strategies to benefit clinical and veterinary medicine. Research themes We particularly welcome research proposals that match those of our researchers, including: Regulation of immune cell function in infection, including manipulation of immune cell migration by Toxoplasma gondii. Development of 3D tissue culture models to study host-pathogen interactions at the intestinal epithelium. Immunological basis of vaccine-induced protective immunity against bacterial and viral pathogens in humans, including influenza virus, rotavirus, RSV, S. pneumoniae and S. aureus.

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Students will normally have a minimum of a 2:1 class honours degree in a relevant biological science subject, or an equivalent medical, veterinary or dental qualification. Applicants are selected on the basis of their curriculum vitae, qualifications and referees reports, together with their perceived ability to complete the programme successfully and on the value of the training offered to their subsequent career plans.English language requirementsIELTS Academic requirement - SELT and non-SELT: Overall 6.5 no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT requirement: Minimum 88 overall with L 17 W 17 R 17 and S 19

2 Years - Full time

Fee

£31,250.00 (US$ 40,357) per yearFaculty of Health and Life Sciences £31,250 (Band A)Faculty of Science and Engineering* £31,250 (Band A) or £24,600 (Band B)Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences £24,600 (Band B) This is a fixed fee Please check with institution

Start Date

11/30/2025

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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