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An honours primary degree (grade 2.2 or above) in the biological or health related sciences. Candidates with other qualifications and suitable employment experience will be considered. Please Note: There are only 22 places available on this course, so early application is advisable. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
• TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
• TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
• PTE (Pearson): 62

National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHD50

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

The programme will be delivered as 12 taught modules and a lab-based research project. The taught modules include fundamental, clinical and applied immunology, global health and diseases of poverty, epidemiology, medical geography, systems biology, clinical trials, patenting, licensing and bioethics. Each module includes tutorial and/or practical sessions that complement and expand on the lecture content. A series of weekly workshops and seminars will cover important aspects of postgraduate study, including study skills, grant and report writing, scientific writing etc.

Duration: 1 year Full-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

IMMUNOLOGY & GLOBAL HEALTH This programme represents an innovative development in higher degree options in the biological sciences. It is targeted at biological and health science graduates who are interested in the major challenges in health and development today and who wish to broaden their understanding of immunology, its importance in global health and the factors that impact on immunological intervention strategies in health and disease. An important component of the course covers emerging and reemerging diseases including diseases of poverty Commences  September BLE600 - IMMUNOLOGY & GLOBAL HEALTH Credits: 90 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY BI602 5 1 APPLIED & MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY BI606 5 2 BIOETHICS,BIOPHARMACEUTICALS & CLINICAL TRIALS BI604 5 1 CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY BI605 5 2 EPIDEMIOLOGY & THE MODELLING OF HUMAN DISEASE MT601 5 1 FUNDAMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY BI601 5 1 GEOGRAPHY OF HEALTH & HEALTH CARE GY606 5 2 GLOBAL HEALTH IN ANTHROPOLOGY AN699 5 1 IMMUNOLOGY MASTERS RESEARCH PROJECT BI609 30 Year-Long IMPACTING GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS PS607 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS BI607 5 2 SEMINARS IN ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH BI611 5 Year-Long VACCINES & ADJUVANTS BI608 5 1

The MSc in Immunology and Global Health will equip students to avail of career opportunities in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. It is a gateway to further study for a PhD degree or a career in research. Students completing this course will be advantaged in securing prized postgraduate research positions with leading research groups. In addition, candidates from bioscience backgrounds completing this MSc course will be well placed for securing positions in governmental or nongovernmental organisations responsible for implementing health policy.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site