Immunology and Immunotherapy MSc (Res)

<strong>Contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with University Hospitals Birmingham.</strong><br/><br/>Work amongst renowned researchers to produce original and distinctive world-leading research, with the ultimate goal to identify shared biological mechanisms that define the functional features of acute and chronic inflammatory disease by integrating disease specific expertise.<br/><br/><strong>Course highlights</strong><br/>By pursuing our PhD/MSc by Research you’ll gain high quality research training that will enable you to conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering:<br/>• Issues of ageing<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Long term consequences of major injury<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Chronic Inflammation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Dementia<br/><br/><br/><br/>Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.<br/><br/>By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to:<br/>• Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities. <br/><br/>