Overview

The Infections, Immunology, Virology and Parasitology research degree at the University of Nottingham grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:

Immunology

Virology

Parasitology

Microbiology

The supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of The supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.

Careers

83.3% of postgraduates from the School of Life Sciences secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £31,976.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Signal transduction in myeloid cells

Flow cytometry

Lung Inflammation and disease biomarkers

Immune instructive materials

Gastrointestinal Nematodes

Filariasis

Malaria

Bacterial signalling including quorum sensing

Effector proteins

Virulence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Immunology View 64 other PhDs in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

British Honours degree at least 2:1 or equivalent.

Applicants currently studying Masters in the UK will be accepted with a minimum average of 60% (Merit) in taught elements, if they have a 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24300 GBP / year

≈ 24300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5260 GBP / year

≈ 5260 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Infections, Immunology, Virology and Parasitology.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Nottingham

Funding

Scholarships Information

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