Program Description

The MSc in Chronic Disease and Immunity is designed for students aspiring to careers in health care, clinical management of complex chronic diseases or are keen to learn about the complex interplay between inflammation and immunology. This course will build on your excellent foundational knowledge of biology, physiology and biochemistry to provide insight into the inflammatory and immunological mechanisms underlying many of the most important causes of suffering today, including diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular inflammatory conditions and other comorbidities. It provides a research-focused degree programme which is comprised of both classroom and laboratory-based learning.

This MSc can be used to build clinical experience or as a preparation for a follow-on PhD. During the course, you will be taught by internationally recognised clinicians who provide world-class patient care within the National Health Service. The University of Leicester has an exceptionally strong commitment to serving international scholars who will be welcomed into a diverse and vibrant student community. Completion of MSc in Chronic disease and immunity will result in the award of a Masters Degree or as an interim/exit award, a Postgraduate Certificate in Chronic Disease and Immunity.

Admission Requirements

• Hold a Bachelors degree from a University with a First class classification and an average of at least 60/75% in a biological science (e.g. Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or Immunology) 
• Or a BTEC with experience in a field related to chronic disease and immunity, such as a health service or biopharmaceutical laboratory
• Or a medical or veterinary degree, provided that the course included significant elements of molecular biology, and immunology

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• IELTS Waiver for Indian Students - At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School.
• For Indian Students:- Also accept, as evidence of English language skills, an undergraduate degree from one of the following Indian universities (including affiliated colleges): Anna University, Mumbai University, Pune University, Bangalore University, University of Delhi, University of Madras, Indian Institutes of Management (IIM), Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT).