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City St George's, University of London: Biomedical Science – Infection and Immunity

Institution City St George's, University of London View institution profile
Department School of Health and Medical Sciences View department profile
Web https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/
Study type Taught

Summary

How do diseases spread, and how can we protect communities? Understanding infection and immunity is key to saving lives. This course explores pathogenesis, virulence mechanisms, and the science behind vaccines, antibiotics, and immunotherapy. Gain the skills to combat global health challenges and develop life-saving treatments.

You will be involved in research that covers five key themes: - Pathogen biology and genomic

  • Diagnostics

  • Immunology and pathophysiology

  • Therapeutics and vaccinology

  • clinical and tropical infection.

Studying this module places you in an institution that continues to drive medical advancements. You'll learn from experts in all aspects of the physiology, molecular biology, immunology and diagnostics of infectious diseases.

You will get advanced training in biomedical research, helping you interpret data and develop key technical skills, including tissue culture, flow cytometry, gene cloning, microbiological techniques, and clinical specimen handling.

You'll also build specialist knowledge in clinical biomedical research, learning how to conduct studies in a clinical setting and apply strategies to improve healthcare practices.

Masters in Research (MRes)

City University of London

Our School of Health & Medical Sciences combines the former St George’s, University of London – a specialist provider of health and medical education – and City’s School of Health & Psychological Sciences and is now one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

The School of Health & Medical Sciences

  • 1st in London and 2nd in the UK for health professions (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
  • 1st in London for subjects allied to medicine (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
  • Top 3 in the UK for …
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