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Immunology – (Ph.D.)

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Faculty of Science & Engineering
Application Deadline: 30 September
Location: Maynooth / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 48 months Start Date: October
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Funding:
  • National: partial
  • EEA: partial
  • Non EEA: partial
Location flexibility:
  • Primarily at University
Project type:
  • Predefined PhD project
Languages: English 
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Whilst a key aspiration of the 4 year programme is advancement of knowledge through research, it is also underpinned by structured training in generic and transferable skills. Year 1 will consist of taught modules specialising in advanced immunology and generic transferable skills and 3 rotation projects hosted by academic and industry laboratories. Years 2-4 will consist of a dedicated research project with continued mentoring in professional development.


Contents

Year One

Specialised taught modules in:

* Advanced topics in Immunology
* Applied Immunology
* Methods in Molecular and Cell Biology
* Clinical Immunology (co-ordinated by Prof. Feighery/Dr. Keogan)
* Generic Skills Modules
* Induction programme
* Protection of intellectual proverty
* Enterprise and entrepreneurial skills
* Bioethics: Principles and Practise (co-ordinated by NUIM with input from Irish Council for Bioethics)
* Effective Communication
* 3 Rotation Projects

Years 2-4

* Dedicated research project with continued mentoring in professional development.
* Participating Research Teams and Industry

The programme involves participation of 20 research teams headed by internationally renowned Principal Investigators. Industry will be represented by 5 companies. Research interests of each participant is available in the links below

For more informationon the Research Teams in the Institute of Immunology, NUI Maynooth, please go to

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Requirements

Graduates in the Biological Sciences (1st or upper 2nd class honours degree)

Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6, if not they may take our International
Foundation Course. Minimum English language requirement for the IFC is IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Faculty

Science & Engineering


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