Immunology and Immunotherapy

University of Aberdeen
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Biology

About this course

Designed to develop your academic knowledge of immunology and its relevance to health and disease, the MSc in Immunology will foster the development of your practical and analytical research skills and enhance your employability and career prospects.

This MSc in Immunology & Immunotherapy will lead you through a wide ranging curriculum illustrating the relevance of immunology to the maintenance of health and the development of the latest immunotherapies for diseases such as cancer. It includes courses on basic and advanced immunology and immunotherapy, genes and immunity, biologic therapies, applied statistics, bioinformatics and host-pathogen interactions in infection. The programme will provide you with:

  • An understanding of the general principles of immunology

  • Experience and understanding of current and future immunotherapies in cancer and autoimmune disease

  • An ability to apply knowledge in academic and health contexts

  • Opportunities to learn from world renowned researchers

    The MSc is ideal for students and scientists who want to improve their career prospects, fill skills gaps and further their hands-on immunology research experience in an era of rapidly increasing immunotherapeutic options.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2112 Biological scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Aberdeen
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Biology