Molecular and Cellular Immunology
Master
In Aberdeen
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Aberdeen (Scotland)
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Duration
12 Months
The course aims to equip students with knowledge and understanding of cellular and molecular aspects of immunology at an advanced level, as well as an appreciation of the application of immunology in health and disease. It produces graduates capable of applying intellectual and practical skills acquired during the course of biomedical research and the solution of practical and theoretical problems.
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About this course
A degree or equivalent qualification at the prescribed standard in Immunology or Medicine or a relevant science subject.
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Course programme
Syllabus
The MSc in Molecular and Cellular Immunology is a modularised course programme of individual taught courses, practical courses and project work courses. Each course has a co-ordinator who is responsible for the organisation and delivery of that course. Aberdeen is a centre of excellence for Immunology, achieving 5* rating in the last RAE exercise, and all staff involved in this programme are actively involved in research, providing a stimulating and rewarding working environment for our students.
All students take a 12-week theoretical taught course that is examined in January. On the basis of these exams students then progress either to the MSc or Postgraduate diploma courses. These courses are practical in nature and prepare the students for a 16-week laboratory based project (MSc) or a 10-week dissertation (PgDip).
Main areas covered by courses offered:
- Refresher courses in basic and applied immunology.
- Applied statistics and IT skills.
- Hot topics in molecular and cellular immunology (current research at the cutting-edge in Aberdeen and beyond).
- Immunology research tutorials (critical appraisal of current original literature).
- Biotechnology and entrepreneurship.
- Assays of immune function (practical course involving use of basic immunological techniques).
- Practical skills for Biomedical Research (cell culture, basic and confocal microscopy), flow cytometry and cell sorting, transplantation technologies, proteomics).
Assessment
By continuous assessment (essays, laboratory practicals and individual and group presentations), by multiple-choice questionnaires and by written exams. The MSc project is assessed by thesis and oral presentations of the project findings and all students have an oral examination.
Additional information
Molecular and Cellular Immunology