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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,739 - ≈ € 28,122 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Oxford / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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A one-year, full-time, taught course in Integrated Immunology leading to an MSc awarded by the University of Oxford. Integrated Immunology presents immunology within the broader context of the basic sciences and biomedicine. Fundamental (Basic) and Clinical (Applied) aspects are explored, in both depth and breadth, and are integrated with relevant areas of other disciplines.
The University of Oxford is arguably one of the world leaders in this area, and this MSc course harnesses the unique and wide-ranging, high quality expertise that currently exists within the Division of Medical Sciences and elsewhere within the University. In so doing, the course provides comprehensive and in-depth training in Immunology for science and medical postgraduates and integrates other relevant areas, including professional development and transferable skills, for a well rounded approach.
One of the main aims is to encourage immunological scientists to relate to the clinical interface, and clinicians to obtain a deeper understanding of the scientific principles underlying this discipline. The intention is to build a network of potential leaders in fundamental and clinical immunology for the future. It is anticipated that a high proportion of the students will progress to study for a DPhil (PhD) or DM (MD) degree, or enter Higher Medical Specialist Training. The first two terms comprise the core of the taught course, while the third term includes an in-depth research project that is mandatory for an MSc degree.
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In the first term, the students study the fundamental science of immunology. These include immunogenetics, molecular, cellular and in vivo (whole animal, including human) immunology. These areas are integrated with relevant areas of related sciences, e.g. genetics, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology.
In the second term, the students study clinical and applied aspects of immunology. These include infection and immunity, immunodeficiencies, autoimmunity and hypersensitivity, cancer and immunomodulation, including drugs, transplantation and vaccinology.
These areas are integrated with relevant areas of clinical sciences, e.g. virology, bacteriology, mycology and parasitology, organ-based pathologies (e.g. examples from neurology, rheumatology, and gastroenterology), and clinical oncology.
In the third term, students undertake an original, supervised research project to gain an understanding of research techniques in immunology or a related area. This is achieved by means of a supervised project. The research supervisor, who is at least an experienced fellow, provides regular supervision and guidance during the course of the research project.
Teaching strategies include lectures, self- and class-directed learning, tutorials and problem based learning sessions. Continuing professional development (inc. presentation skills and I.T.), statistics, ethics and clinical trial methodologies are also part of the taught course.
Each student is assigned a mentor for the duration of the Diploma or MSc degree.
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Applicants are expected to have a first or upper second, or equivalent undergraduate degree in a physiological, biological or, more rarely, other science, or an appropriate medical qualification equivalent to MB (MD for overseas students).
The course is taught entirely in English. As part of the application process, candidates are asked to write a statement of 1,000 words to explain their motivation for wishing to take the course and to indicate their future career plans.
Those for whom English is not their first language are asked to indicate what level of English they have attained. The Medical Sciences Division requires an IELTS score of 7.5 or a TOEFL of 630 or 267 in the computer based tests. Academic references will also be taken up.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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