About Msc Immunology & Global Health in National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Description
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
Course Structure
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.
Course Duration: 1 year Full-time
Career Options
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.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL : 92 overall with a minimum of 23 in writing and 20 in each of the other skills
- PTE : 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each communicative skill
National University of Ireland, Maynooth Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1997 |
| No. of Campuses |
2 |
| No. of Residence Complexes |
3 |
| Total Number of Students |
13,700 |
| Total Number of International Students |
2,297 |
| Research Funding |
1.4 million EUR |
| Cost of Attendance |
About 17,038 EUR |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
National University of Ireland, Maynooth Cost of Living
| Expenses |
Annual Cost (EUR) |
| Rent |
3,600-5,400 |
| Food |
1080-1620 |
| Books and materials |
350 |
| Travel |
250-450 |
| Miscellaneous |
750-900 |
