This specialized Master's program provides an advanced understanding of infection biology with a focus on virology. Students will gain expertise in areas such as viral pathogenesis, host-virus interactions, viral immunology, and control of viral diseases. The program emphasizes the development of advanced research skills, analytical skills, and critical thinking, preparing students for careers in research, public health, and the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the field of virology.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Advanced Virology Research (Academic/Industry), Viral Immunology Research, Control of Viral Diseases (Public Health), Pharmaceutical Industry (Viral Diseases), Diagnostic Virology, Research Management (Virology), Medical Virology, (Potentially roles in related research institutions, hospitals, public health organizations, and pharmaceutical companies)

- Member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group
- Fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world
- Member of Universitas21 (U21), a global network of world-leading, research-intensive universities
- Taught within the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation