Program Overview

Immunotherapeutics (M.Sc)

NFQ Level 9

Overview

The MSc in Immunotherapeutics is a one-year, full-time, multidisciplinary postgraduate degree taught by leading academics in the field of Immunology with guest speakers from the biopharma industry. This course focuses on the immune system in cancer, autoimmunity, infection, and neurodegeneration, and how cutting-edge immunotherapies are revolutionizing the treatment of life-threatening and debilitating diseases.

Course Structure

• Students take modules totaling 90 ECTS, which consist of 60 ECTS taught modules and a 30 ECTS project placement and dissertation.
• Students will partake in a six-month project placement in a relevant industry in collaboration with an academic member of staff.

Course Content

The following modules are mandatory and make up the taught components of the course:

• Fundamental Immunology
• Bioprocessing
• Advanced ImmunoTechnologies
• Immunotherapeutics
• Computational Immunology
• Research in Action
• Innovation and Drug Development

Admission Requirements

• Applicants will normally be required to hold at least an upper second-class Honours degree (2.1) or higher in Medicine, Veterinary Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related subject.
• English Language Requirements: All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Career Opportunities

To date, graduates of the M.Sc. programme in Immunotherapeutics have a 100% employment rate in careers such as R&D, communications, sales, marketing, and regulatory affairs. The School of Biochemistry & Immunology is at the forefront of immunological research worldwide.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 9
• Number of Places: 15 Places
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Professor Cliona O’Farrelly/Assistant Professor Jerrard Hayes
• Closing Date: 10th May 2025

Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university's website.

Related Courses

• Immunology (M.Sc.)