Program Overview

Immunology: Biological and Biomedical Sciences

The Immunology: Biological and Biomedical Sciences program is a 4-year full-time course that leads to a B.A. (Moderatorship) Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8). The CAO points required for this course are 545 (2024), and the CAO code is TR060.

Overview

Immunology is the study of the immune system, which has evolved to protect our bodies against infection and cancer. The immune system involves the coordinated activities of specialized cells, molecules, and genes to orchestrate an immune response. Immunology is one of the most rapidly growing research areas in biology and has been shown to have a fundamental role in almost all disease states.

Course Details

• The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of immunology, from the cells and molecules of the immune system to the latest advances in immunological research.
• The first two years of the course are part of the general Biological and Biomedical Sciences (TR060) course, where students take a range of required modules in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and approved modules in other disciplines.
• In the third year, modules cover topics like immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, and genetics, with a strong emphasis on practical skills.
• In the fourth year, modules cover advanced topics in immunology, and students undertake a final year Capstone project in a research laboratory in the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute building.

Admission Requirements

• To see admissions requirements for this course, view the main Biological & Biomedical Sciences course page.
• 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.

Course Fees

• For a full list of undergraduate fees, click on the relevant link.

Graduate Skills and Career Opportunities

• Graduates follow a range of different career pathways, including Ph.D. positions, lab-based positions, science communication and journalism, research support positions, and non-lab based careers.
• Some graduates go straight into lab-based positions as immunologists, while others decide to use their scientific background for non-lab based careers.

Study Abroad

• Students can undertake to spend their third year abroad, with links to universities in Glasgow and Marseille.
• Some students have also studied in the US for their third year and returned to Trinity for their final year.

Research Areas

• The course covers a range of research areas, including immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, and genetics.
• Students have the opportunity to study abroad and undertake internships in Ireland and abroad.

Conclusion

The Immunology: Biological and Biomedical Sciences program at Trinity College Dublin provides students with a comprehensive understanding of immunology and prepares them for a range of career opportunities in research, industry, and beyond. With its strong emphasis on practical skills and research experience, this course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in immunology or related fields.