Molecular Biology and Pathology of Viruses

Examine the fundamental nature of viruses as molecular machines and cellular parasites on this Master's course.

You'll consider their importance in human, animal and plant diseases and explore recent major advances in the understanding of how the viruses manipulate host cellular machineries to establish infection.

The programme also covers the molecular mechanisms of virus replication, virus disease pathogenesis, and the emergence of novel viruses, alongside the intrinsic defences mounted by our cells, as well as exploring the therapeutic strategies for detecting, preventing and treating viral diseases.

You'll engage with experts from many areas of molecular virology and cell biology during the course. Through this collaborative work, you'll develop skills to embark on further study at PhD level or support a career in academic or industrial research.

Two research projects also provide an opportunity to learn and apply techniques to important research problems.

Footnotes

We will only consider applicants with a 2:2 undergraduate degree record where they can explain/demonstrate that they are able to perform at the required level to succeed at this course (e.g. subsequent work experience, mitigating issues).

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the university.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard university requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements .

We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications.

The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a UK qualification.

For guidance see our accepted qualifications though please note that the standards listed are the minimum for entry to Imperial , and not specifically this Department .

If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team .