MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

In order to be admitted to an LSHTM master's degree programme, an applicant must:

hold either a first degree at Second Class Honours (2:2) standard in a relevant discipline, or a degree in medicine recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for the purposes of practising medicine in the UK, or another degree of equivalent standard awarded by an overseas institution recognised by UK ENIC or the GMC.

or

hold a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed obtained by written examinations and judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above.

or

have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above.

Relevant subjects and appropriate qualifications for the MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases include Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medicine and Veterinary Sciences. Other life science qualifications (eg. Medical or Biological Engineering) will be considered subject to evidence within transcripts of sufficient cell and molecular biology and/or immunology exposure (please make this exposure clear within the application).

Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, but who have relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application.