Master's Degree in Research and Advances in Molecular and Cellular Immunology

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Medicine (0912)

Main focus

; Graduates of this master’s programme will have acquired an in-depth knowledge of the following: the basic characteristics of the immune system and its recognition and response mechanisms; the consequences of alterations in homeostasis of the immune system and the basic molecular characteristics of immune system pathology; the main techniques in the study of the immune system, and of the most widely-used in vivo and in vitro experimental models; scientific method and reasoning, such that the student is able to develop well-reasoned hypotheses; the concept of stem cells, the origin of stem cells, and the different types and biological functions of adult stem cells; the basic molecular elements of the system that controls the cell cycle, cell proliferation and differentiation, and some of the currently known models of cell differentiation; the immune system genes, their regulatory mechanisms and interrelationships; the pathologies comprising immune-deficiency diseases, their causes, characteristics and current treatments; the terms ‘neoplasm’, ‘benign tumour’, ‘malignant tumour’, ‘metastases’ and ‘malignant transformation’; the concept of antigen, immune system vigilance, and immune response to tumours; new therapeutic approaches to cancer.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Investigación y Avances en Inmunología Molecular y Celular

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– No Specialisation

Admission information

Specific admission requirements

Access to this Master’s degree programme is granted to holders of university degrees in the field of Health and Life Sciences.