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MSc Laboratory Research Project
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mb7306
Module code: MB7306 One of the most attractive features of the MSc in Infection and Immunity is the independent laboratory research project which runs for 4 months: 3 months of lab work and then 1 month for writing the dissertation and project presentation.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/medicine/research
The University of Leicester has a long history of groundbreaking medical research. We have particular strengths in the fields of cardiovascular medicine, cancer research, diabetes research, medical genetics, BAME health and the development of alternatives to antibiotics.
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Premature birth associated with increased risk of heart disease in mothers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/premature-birth-associated-with-increased-risk-of-heart-disease-in-mothers
A study involving researchers from our University has found the risk of death in later life due to coronary heart disease doubles in women who give birth prematurely.
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Type 2 diabetes risk score translated into south Asian languages
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/type-2-diabetes-risk-score-translated-into-south-asian-languages
A risk score to identify people who are likely to develop Type 2 diabetes has been translated into two further languages. The part NIHR-funded Leicester Risk Score – which is recommended by health watchdog NICE, used by Diabetes UK and has attracted more than 1.
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Research uses Sir David Attenboroughs DNA to determine link between Y chromosome and surname
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-uses-sir-david-attenborough2019s-dna-to-determine-link-between-y-chromosome-and-surname
A study carried out by Dr Turi King from the Department of Genetics used the DNA of Sir David Attenborough as part of a larger study to see if there was a link between the Y chromosome and surname, both of which are passed down the male line.
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Leicester signs Go International pledge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/leicester-signs-go-international-pledge
Our University has joined a national campaign to encourage more students to gain an international experience.
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New report on stillbirth and neonatal death rates
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/new-report-on-stillbirth-and-neonatal-death-rates
Research published today involving our university shows that the stillbirth rate in the UK has reduced by almost 8% over the period 2013 to 2015. A current Government ambition is to halve the rates of stillbirth and neonatal death in England by 2030.
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Hindi
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/hindi
Hindi course for post-beginners at Leicester University
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Turkish
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/turkish
Study Turkish courses for all levels at The University of Leicester.
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Mandarin Chinese Post-beginners (Level 2)
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/chinese/level-2
Chinese (Mandarin) course for post-beginners at Leicester University