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  Medical Mycology and Fungal Immunology MRes

University of Exeter    Biosciences

Full time & Part time September MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Are you passionate about medical mycology and fungal immunology? Look no further than our Medical Mycology and Fungal Immunology MRes programme. As a student, you'll be part of the esteemed MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, a world-leading research centre fighting against fungal diseases. This programme offers a comprehensive understanding of medical mycology and fungal immunology, along with transferrable skills like critical evaluation and scientific writing. You'll have the opportunity to undertake an exciting six-month research project supervised by renowned experts. Whether you're aiming for a PhD or a career in academic, clinical, or commercial research, this programme is your stepping stone to success. Entry requirements include a relevant Biological Science degree or clinical experience in the medical field. Visit our website for more details.

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Overview

  • Both clinical and non-clinical applicants are welcomed
  • You will be studying within the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology – a world-leading research centre that is helping to tackle the major global threats to human health caused by fungal diseases
  • The course covers aspects of medical mycology, immunity, the molecular basis of infection, and the genomics of infectious disease
  • Participants will undertake a 6-month project, selecting their topic from peer-reviewed projects on fungal pathogen biology or host-pathogen interactions. (Note that MRC Centre-funded students on our MRes-PhD Programme do two 3-month projects instead.)
  • Graduates of this programme might expect to pursue a career in academic, clinical or commercial research

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The MRes in Medical Mycology and Fungal Immunology will provide you with an extensive foundation of knowledge and key skills to help you progress towards a PhD in this field or a related research area, or to develop a clinical career in mycology or infection biology.

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Entry Requirements

BSc or MSc degree in a relevant Biological Science degree (e.g. Microbiology, Biochemistry or another Biomedical Science), and Medical and Dental graduates with a minimum of 12 months postgraduate clinical experience (completion of UK Medical or Dental Foundation Year 1 competencies). Applicants with significant professional experience in medical mycology or fungal biology will also be considered.

Applicants must also provide one strong academic reference.

Applicants are also required to meet our English language requirements. Please see our website for details.

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For current programme fees please see our website.

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There are a number of ways to fund postgraduate study including: scholarships, studentships, wages, bursaries, savings, inheritance, and, increasingly, alternative methods such as crowdfunding and philanthropy. The options available may depend on your fee status or other criteria.

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