Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Master of Clinical Immunology
Qualification Type Masters Degree
Level 9
Credits 180
Subject Area
  • Natural and Physical Sciences » Biological Sciences » Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
Graduates will have an advanced understanding of immunology in clinical practice and clinical research, with an emphasis on immune-mediated and autoimmune diseases. They will be able to generate hypotheses for experiment design and testing, and interpret data. They will work collaboratively and will employ relevant research methods such as flow cytometric analysis and clinical trial design. They will have transferable technical and analytical skills and will be able to communicate their findings. Students who demonstrate research ability may be able to continue to a PhD in immunology or clinical research. Graduates will be qualified to work in the fields of immunology, pharmacology, vaccine development, biomedical sciences generally, and the broader health sciences, in consultancy or research.
Graduate profile
Graduates will have an advanced understanding of immunology in clinical practice and clinical research, with an emphasis on immune-mediated and autoimmune diseases. They will be able to generate hypotheses for experiment design and testing, and interpret data. They will work collaboratively and will employ relevant research methods such as flow cytometric analysis and clinical trial design. They will have transferable technical and analytical skills and will be able to communicate their findings. Students who demonstrate research ability may be able to continue to a PhD in immunology or clinical research. Graduates will be qualified to work in the fields of immunology, pharmacology, vaccine development, biomedical sciences generally, and the broader health sciences, in consultancy or research.
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Entry Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a tertiary institution in a relevant subject, with a B grade average or better in the relevant coursework.
Education Organisation Victoria University of Wellington
Developed By Victoria University of Wellington
Quality Assured By Committee on University Academic Programmes
Number VI002C
Status Current
Created 2016-02-09 16:13:20.0
Content
Courses in advanced biomedical and clinical research; clinical trial practice; biostatistics and informatics; advanced clinical immunology; and clinical research design and implementation. Candidates may include either a research project or practicum, mid-way through their study. The degree is normally taken full-time from March to February.

Evaluation: A combination of examinations, proficiency tests, simulation exercises, reports, assignments, written research proposals and oral presentations. The project will be assessed by preparation of a research report then an oral presentation to coordinator, supervisors and peers. The practicum will be assessed by the preparation of a written report and an oral presentation.

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