Clinical Immunology MSc
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our MSc in Clinical Immunology will give you an advanced understanding of the principles and mechanisms of the immune system and immune responses in the context of infection, malignancy and immunological disorders.
You will also gain insight into the specialist area of laboratory medicine from clinical leaders and researchers at the forefront of immunology.
This course comprises six course units taught in blocks spanning the field of clinical immunology. Teaching is delivered on both campus and hospital sites by more than 40 individual contributors.
Course content includes:
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basic and advanced immunology;
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immune deficiencies;
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immunotherapy;
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hypersensitivity and allergy;
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cancer immunology and haematological malignancy;
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autoimmunity.
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The course will also enable you to develop critical and experimental research skills relevant to the field through practical research masterclasses, a focused research proposal and a research project.
You will learn about diagnostic assays and techniques employed in research and clinical laboratories to develop your technical understanding and clinical interpretation of results.
If you have an interest in this highly diverse and ever changing field and you wish to expand your knowledge at the interface of clinical and academic immunology, this master's course is ideal for you.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Clinical Immunology MSc at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Immunology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Immunology courses of The University of Manchester
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Clinical Immunology MSc at The University of Manchester
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Clinical Immunology MSc at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £24000 | £21500 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £29000 | £17000 - £25500 | £25000 - £32000 |
All Immunology courses of The University of Manchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Immunology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £23000 | £22479 | £27706 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26500 | £18401 - £28010 | £22173 - £34773 |
All Immunology courses of UK
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Immunology courses of The University of Manchester
Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Clinical Immunology MSc at The University of Manchester
| 40% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
All Immunology courses of The University of Manchester
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Manchester Business School East - Undergraduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Manchester Business School - Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Clinical Immunology, MSc.
We require an honours degree (Upper Second minimum) or overseas equivalent in: immunology, biomedical science, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, medicine or any other biological subject that contains an element of immunology.
Costs
Tuition Fees Clinical Immunology MSc
| Ireland | £9600 | year 1 |
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| EU | £20800 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9600 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9600 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9600 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9600 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9600 | year 1 |
| International | £20800 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #8
- #8
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #4
- #30
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- Biological Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #6
- #47
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- Biological Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
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- #6
- #76
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- Biological Sciences
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ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 26 May, 2021]
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- #5
- #80
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- Biology & Biochemistry
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NTU by Subject
[Published 20 October, 2021]
See all university rankings of The University of Manchester
What students say about studying Immunology in the UK?
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- - Academic Reputation 30%
- Employer Reputation 10%
- Research Citations Per Paper 30%
- H-index 30%
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 26 May, 2021
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020