Immunology and Immunogenetics MSc (Distance Learning)
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- Your motivations for wanting to take the course.
- Your suitability for the course.
- How you plan to accommodate the time commitment of the course. Please bear in mind that students are required to commit a minimum of 150 hours of study per module, including meeting ongoing deadlines for assessed course work (currently four per 12 week module).
- Details of any pre-commitment from a current employer or other party to facilitate the project component of the course. (This is not a requirement for entry).
Degree awarded: MSc
Duration: 60 months on a part-time modular basis
Entry requirements:
First or Upper Second class honours degree, or an overseas equivalent, in a bioscience, medical, dental or veterinary subject. The minimum acceptable entry requirement is a Lower Second class honours degree, or overseas equivalent. The merit of all applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Credits may be awarded on the basis of demonstrated learning that has occurred within 5 years of the start date. This learning may be either learning for which certification has been awarded by an educational institution or other education/training provide (APL), or uncertified evidenced learning gained from experience (APEL) for example in paid employment or through self-directed study or as a result of courses attended in educational establishments or place of work.
Course fees: To be announced.
Fees cover registration, tuition within the Virtual Learning Environment, access to the University Library's Distance Learning Service, appraisal and assessment.
Student successfully completing a Literature Project will be awarded a PGDip - whereas those successfully completing a Research project will be awarded an MSc. A reduced MSc research project fee may be offered if applicants undertake their research project at a sponsoring institute. Please enquire for further details.
All component costs are subject to yearly incremental rises and these values will increase next July. Taking the course over a number of years will result in increasing module and project costs. For general fee information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your degree award, module or method of course attendance.
Related website: www.ls.manchester.ac.uk/masterscourses
Academic department: Faculty of Life Sciences
Contact email: pgdistancelearning.lifesciences@manchester.ac.uk
Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 275 5606
How to apply:
There are two intakes per academic year: September and March. The deadline for applications for entry in September is 1st August and the deadline for applications for entry in March is 1st February.
Your online application should be accompanied by a short statement. This statement should be between 500 and 1000 words and should address the following:
You should submit your statement along with your other supporting documentation during the online application process.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | N | N | N | Y |
Course description
The Immunology and Immunogenetics MSc is designed to provide an in depth knowledge of the immune system with emphasis on molecular genetics and clinical immunology. The part-time Distance Learning (DL) programme has been constructed to follow closely the full-time taught MSc programme. The distance learning programme provides accessibility and flexibility, and particularly suits those in full-time employment and those living in other locations. The only physical requirements are access to a computer and the internet. Students may study individual modules, or work towards a formal qualification. The possible qualifications available are the Postgraduate Certificate, the Postgraduate Diploma and the MSc in Immunology and Immunogenetics.
There are over 20 principal investigators in the Immunology & Molecular Microbiology group offering a wide range of expertise in molecular and cellular immunity, immunoregulation, immunity to infection and inflammation. There are close contacts with the Immunology group in the School of Medicine and the clinical immunologists in the University's teaching hospitals, all of whom contribute to delivery of the MSc programme.
For further information, please contact the course tutor, Dr Kathleen Nolan .
Course unit details
The course is delivered as 6 on-line modules: Immune Physiology, Autoimmunity, Immunogenetics, Infection & Tumour Immunity, Clinical Immunology & Transplantation and Communication Skills. These modules are followed by a research project.
Each module runs for 12 weeks between set dates, providing online course material containing problem-based learning and self-assessment exercises, discussions and chat forums for online tutorials, journal clubs and presentations. Students communicate regularly with their tutor through email and through weekly chats at prearranged times. Students will normally take two modules each year, with a further year for the research project. The first module, Immune Physiology starts in October. It is also possible to start with the Immunogenetics module in March.
To complete the MSc or PG Diploma, you will need to register for a project. Project supervision must be approved by the Programme Committee, so you should discuss your project proposal with the course tutor beforehand. Details are available from the course director, Dr Kathleen Nolan .
The whole programme including the research project must be completed within five years from the date of registration for the first module.
Further information about the programme is available here .
CPD opportunities
Full entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview:
First or Upper Second class honours degree, or an overseas equivalent, in a bioscience, medical, dental or veterinary subject. The minimum acceptable entry requirement is a Lower Second class honours degree, or overseas equivalent. The merit of all applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Credits may be awarded on the basis of demonstrated learning that has occurred within 5 years of the start date. This learning may be either learning for which certification has been awarded by an educational institution or other education/training provide (APL), or uncertified evidenced learning gained from experience (APEL) for example in paid employment or through self-directed study or as a result of courses attended in educational establishments or place of work.
English language:
For applicants whose first language is not English an IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 577 (paper based), TOEFL 233 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet based) is required as a minimum.
Other international entry requirements:
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For more details see entry requirements from your country .
Re-applications
Progression and assessment
Disability support
Career opportunities
This Programme is an ideal starting point for students who are entering into immunology and immunogenetics research or who are already working in academic, governmental, industrial or medical laboratories and wish to update their knowledge base and their skill sets . This Programme is aimed at students with a basic understanding of cell and tissue biology and of immunology.
For graduate profiles please see:
Latifa G. Mohamed (Research Associate - The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia)
Keith Porter (PhD student - Babraham Institute, Cambridge University)
Academic department
Faculty of Life Sciences
Academic department overview
Contact details
Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 5606
Facsimile: +44 (0)161 275 1488