MSC Medical

MSC Medical is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The University of Manchester’s MSc Medical and Molecular Virology focuses on viruses, the diseases they cause, and how to diagnose, control and prevent infections. Students study molecular diagnostics and bioinformatic analysis in modern virology, covering viruses such as novel coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, monkeypox and non A-E hepatitis. The course includes practical experience of traditional virology techniques and novel molecular virology methods.

Teaching is offered in person for both full-time and part-time study. The programme includes an MSc and a PGCert option: the PGCert is full-time and delivered in a shorter format (4 months). Applicants can apply for the MSc and may study alongside experienced academic and clinical virologists. Laboratory work involves working with live viruses, and an occupational health clearance (Fitness to Work certificate) is required during the first semester.

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Medical at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Medical.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We require a First or Upper Second-class degree in a relevant biomedical/biosciences subject, or an overseas equivalent qualification. Non-standard applicants for the course will be considered on an individual basis.

Relevant work experience from applicants with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

We do not normally interview applicants, but reserve the right to do so in certain circumstances.

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all components
• TOEFL Internet-based: 4.5 overall with 4.5 in each component (1-6 scale) or 90 overall with 22 in each component (1-120 scale)

We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course, if your current IELTS scores are: Minimum 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6). Minimum 6.0 overall (with 5.5 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10). Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the pre-sessional English course.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/18112/msc-medical-and-molecular-virology

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all components
• TOEFL Internet-based: 4.5 overall with 4.5 in each component (1-6 scale) or 90 overall with 22 in each component (1-120 scale)

We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course, if your current IELTS scores are: Minimum 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6). Minimum 6.0 overall (with 5.5 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10). Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the pre-sessional English course.

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.