UCL Medical Sciences: Postgraduate degrees in Infection and Immunity

Why study Infection and Immunity at UCL?

UCL is a world leading university and a dynamic and exciting environment for your studies. We are ranked 7th for Clinical and Health in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject. Our Principal Investigators are internationally recognised leaders in infection and immunity, providing students with a unique opportunity for networking and furthering their careers. Our postgraduate degrees cover current issues in the biology of infectious agents, the epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention and control of infectious diseases, immunity and immune dysfunction.

Top-ranked university

UCL is ranked 9th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings (2025) and was named University of the Year 2024 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide). We are ranked 6th in the world for Medicine and No. 1 in London (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

World-class research

The Research Department of Infection (RDI) undertakes world-leading research and teaching on infectious disease, advancing and integrating basic and clinical research to understand and overcome pathogens of global importance, and foster excellence and leadership amongst the next generation of scientists and doctors.

Your career

UCL's courses in Infection and Immunity provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to be a competitive candidate in the job market. Students take away skills in critical analysis, data interpretation, communication, and independent thinking. You’ll be  well equipped for a career in research, teaching or associated biomedical professions.

Recent graduates have secured postdoctoral positions in universities or research institutions in the UK, Europe, the US and Middle East. Others work in research and development for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies or in scientific journalism, patent law, health consultancy and management.

Our Postgraduate Club hosts meetings with senior faculty members who provide advice on career progression, as well as informal talks and meetings with senior individuals working in industry, biotech, scientific writing and entrepreneurs.

Find out more about our infection and immunity degrees

Postgraduate Open Days

Find out more about postgraduate courses and talk to academic staff. We host a series of online and in-person open events to help you find out what it’s like to study at UCL.

Paying for your degree

UCL offers a range of financial awards to assist prospective students with their studies. Read about our fee structure and discover opportunities to get the financial support and security you need to get started: funding options.