Medical Mycology and Fungal Immunology MRes

Program Overview

The MRes Medical Mycology and Fungal Immunology program at the University of Exeter provides a comprehensive understanding of medical mycology and fungal immunology, equipping students with the knowledge and skills for careers in research or clinical practice. The program includes a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, a research project, and independent study. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academic, commercial, or clinical research, particularly in the field of medical mycology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Target Audience: Both clinical and non-clinical applicants are welcomed.
• Program Focus: The program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of medical mycology and fungal immunology, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in research or clinical practice.
• Program Objectives:
• To develop the ability to apply knowledge in academic and health contexts.
• To foster the development of transferable skills such as self-learning, critical evaluation, analytical skills, applied statistics, IT-based approaches, and scientific writing.
• To expose students to cutting-edge research techniques.
• Career Prospects: Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academic, clinical, or commercial research, particularly in the field of medical mycology.

Outline:

• Program Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
• Program Structure: The program consists of a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, a residential reading party, hands-on research projects, and independent study.
• Course Content:
• Core Modules:
The program covers aspects of medical mycology, immunity, the molecular basis of infection, and the genomics of infectious disease.
• Research Project: Students undertake a 6-month research project, selecting their topic from peer-reviewed projects on fungal pathogen biology or host-pathogen interactions.
(Note that MRC Centre-funded students on the MRes-PhD Programme do two 3-month projects instead.)
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Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Assessment includes a variety of activities such as end-of-module essays, oral presentations, posters, and project write-ups.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and hands-on research projects.
• Professor Gordon Brown - Centre Director
• Professor Al Brown - Deputy Director (training)
• Professor Elaine Bignell - Deputy Director (research)
• Professor Adilia Warris - Deputy Director (clinical)
• Professor Neil Gow - Principal Investigator
• Professor Chris Thornton - Principal Investigator
• Professor Tom Harrison - Principal Investigator
• Dr Alex Brand - Principal Investigator
• Dr Carolina Coelho - Principal Investigator
• Dr Rhys Farrer - Principal Investigator
• Dr Duncan Wilson - Principal Investigator
• Dr Steve Bates - Principal Investigator
• Dr Mark Ramsdale - Principal Investigator
• Dr Liliane Mukaremera - Principal Investigator
• Dr Peter Cook - Principal Investigator
• Dr Liz Ballou - Principal Investigator
• Tutorial Support: Students are assigned a personal tutor for advice and support throughout their studies.
The Programme Director offers a meeting each term to review academic progress.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academic, commercial, or clinical research, particularly in the field of medical mycology.
• Further Study: Many graduates pursue a PhD in medical mycology, fungal immunology, or a related research area.
• Careers Services: The University of Exeter's Career Zone provides resources and support to help students match their skills and interests to suitable career paths.

Other:

• Research Excellence: The University of Exeter is ranked in the top 20 in the UK for world-leading research in Biological Sciences.
• MRC Funding: The program offers a limited number of Medical Research Council funded places.
• Research Projects: Students have the opportunity to undertake unique research projects supervised by experts in the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology.

UK fees per year: £21,450 full-time; £10,750 part-time International fees per year: £32,450 full-time; £16,250 part-time