MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY (MSc/PgDip)
57C550B1/61C550VX
Qualifications for entry: A degree or equivalent qualification, at the prescribed standard in Immunology or a relevant
Science subject.
Duration: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time (MSc); 9 months full-time (PgDip).
Content: All students will follow the same taught course curriculum for the first semester, with examinations on the
individual modules in January. On the basis of these examinations and self-directed learning exercise marks (major
essay and presentation), students will either progress directly to the Laboratory based project for the second semester
(MSc) or will undertake further taught modules and practical assignments until May (Pg Diploma). After further
examinations the Pg Diploma students will undertake a 10-week laboratory based project. Thesis submission and oral
presentations will take place in August. Students will also attend lectures from eminent visiting scientists to the
Aberdeen Immunological Association and to the IMS lecture series. Short courses in Statistics, ethics and laboratory
safety as well as careers advice will be available.
Candidates shall be required to attend the following designated programme of courses:
Stage 1
GS 50M1
IM 5001
IM 5004
IM 5005
SK 5003
Generic Skills (0 credit points)
Immunology: back to basics (10 credit points)
Hot topics in Molecular and Cellular Immunology (20 credit points)
Immunology in Health and Disease (20 credit points)
Information Skills (0 credit points)
Elective
MB 5015
MB 5016
PU 5005
Molecular Biology Basics & Cloning Lab (15 credit points)
Advanced Molecular and Functional Genomics (10 credit points)
Applied Statistics (10 credit points)
Stage 2
BT 5502
IM 5511
Special Study Module 2 – Biologic Therapies (25 credit points)
Immunology Research Tutorials (15 credit points)
Elective
BT 5506
MT 55EP
Business of Science (5 credit points)
Careers & Employability for Postgraduates (5 credit points)
Stage 3 (for Diploma candidates only)
IM 5900
Dissertation in Molecular & Cellular Immunology (20 credit points) (for Diploma candidates only)
IM 5506
Research Project in Molecular & Cellular Immunology (80 credit points) (for Masters candidates only)
Assessment: By course work, by written examinations, or by a combination of these, as prescribed for each course. All
candidates shall attend an oral examination, and MSc candidates shall be required to submit a thesis on their project.