Master of Science (MSc) in Immunology 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Otago |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

48,785 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2024Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

ImmunologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Immunology is taught within the Department of Microbiology. It is concerned with the study of how individuals protect themselves against infectious organisms, i. e. immunity and correcting abberant immune responses. Topics covered include the structure and function of the immune response, immunity to infectious diseases, vaccines and their use, and manipulation of the immune system (immunotherapy). Abnormalities and diseases of the immune system e. g. cancer, allergy, autoimmunity and AIDS also form an integral part of immunology.  Employment opportunities for graduates are excellent with major employers being research and diagnostic laboratories, Crown Research Institutes and universities. This is a rapidly advancing and exciting discipline in which the University of Otago has had a long and productive role.

Program overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Immunology is taught within the Department of Microbiology. It is concerned with the study of how individuals protect themselves against infectious organisms, i. e. immunity and correcting abberant immune responses. Topics covered include the structure and function of the immune response, immunity to infectious diseases, vaccines and their use, and manipulation of the immune system (immunotherapy). Abnormalities and diseases of the immune system e. g. cancer, allergy, autoimmunity and AIDS also form an integral part of immunology.  Employment opportunities for graduates are excellent with major employers being research and diagnostic laboratories, Crown Research Institutes and universities. This is a rapidly advancing and exciting discipline in which the University of Otago has had a long and productive role.

Admission Requirements

5+
58+
6.5+
90+
176+

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

Every applicant must either:

  • be a graduate with an average grade of at least B for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
  • have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
An applicant seeking admission to the thesis-only option of the programme (see regulation 2(c) below) on the basis of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science or equivalent must have achieved a grade of at least B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, or dissertation requirement of the qualification concerned.

In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.

15 Nov 2024
2 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

10,207 NZD
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International Students

48,785 NZD
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