MSc Allergy

Typical course content

Our introductory core module, Foundations of Allergic Disease, provides basic science and clinical knowledge along with study skills, providing you with the underpinning for the rest of your postgraduate studies.

Our optional modules are:

(i) Food Allergy, (ii) Eczema, Urticaria and Anaphylaxis and (iii) Allergic Airways Disease. There are practical sessions both taught in the modules and available as optional extras.

The Work Based Learning module allows students to design their own learning experience in allergy to benefit their needs. Training is provided in the core Clinical Research Skills module and the Dissertation (core) is undertaken for the MSc itself and can be the traditional research route or via a Professional Project.

In addition, it is also possible for students to take modules relevant to Health Care from a choice across the University. In this way, students can gain additional experience in subjects such as Developing Public Health Practice, Leading Others, Diabetes in the Young, and more in medicine and health sciences.

For more information visit the Medicine continuing professional development page and the Health Sciences continuing professional development page.

Teaching dates for 2017-18 are:

Foundations of Allergic Disease: 27-29 Sept 2017 (Block 1) and 18-20 Oct 2017 (Block 2) Food Allergy: 8-10 Nov 2017 (Block 1) and 29 Nov - 1 Dec 2017 (Block 2) Teaching the Teachers to Teach: 12-15 Dec 2017 Eczema, Urticaria and Anaphylaxis: 10-12 Jan 2018 (Block 1) and 31 Jan, 1-2 Feb 2018 (Block 2) Allergic Airways Disease: 21-23 Feb 2018 (Block 1) and 14-16 Mar 2018 (Block 2) Clinical Research Skills: 16-20 Apr 2018 Work Based Learning: 17 Jan - 28 Mar 2018 (online module) Dissertation FT: 11 Jun 2018 - 19 Sep 2018 Dissertation PT: 11 Jun 2018 - 4 Apr 2019

Students taking the full MSc are required to take the three core modules and four optional modules.

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide or website).