Program Overview

MSc Medical and Molecular Virology

Overview

The MSc Medical and Molecular Virology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of viruses, the diseases they cause, and how to diagnose, control, and prevent infections. The program covers topically relevant viruses such as novel coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, and Monkeypox.

Entry Requirements

• A First or Upper Second class degree in a relevant biomedical/biosciences subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• Non-standard applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
• The course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities, upon completion of their third year.

Application and Selection

• Up to 20 places are available.
• Applications should be made via the online application form.
• Supporting documents are required, and early application is recommended.

Course Details

• Duration: MSc: 1 year FT, 2 years PT; PGCert: 4 months FT
• Course options:
  • Full-time: MSc, PGCert
  • Part-time: MSc, PGCert
  • Full-time distance learning: Not available
  • Part-time distance learning: Not available

Fees

• MSc (full-time):
  • UK students: £16,000 per annum
  • International, including EU, students: £37,000 per annum
• MSc (part-time):
  • UK students: £8,000 per annum
  • International, including EU, students: £18,500 per annum
• PGCert (full-time):
  • UK students: £6,400 per annum
  • International, including EU, students: £14,800 per annum
• PGCert (part-time):
  • UK students: £3,200 per annum
  • International, including EU, students: £7,400 per annum

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• The Catherine Chisholm scholarship is applicable to students from selected countries for this course.
• The University of Manchester is proud to offer six fully-funded scholarships to women from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Timor-Leste completing specific master's courses in STEM subjects.

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