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Clinical Immunology, Global Infections, and Therapeutics
Certificate
Sonraí an Chúrsa
| Course Code | GA_SCIGG_N09 |
|---|---|
| Céim | 9 |
| Fad ama | 1 year |
| Creidmheasanna | 10 |
| Modh Seachadta | Online |
| Suímh campais | Galway City – Dublin Road |
| Modh Seachadta | Páirtaimseartha |
Forbhreathnú Cúrsa
This module begins with discussion of immune cells, molecules and mediators to develop your understanding and knowledge of advanced immunological concepts. The module will focus on how immune system disorders arise in allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency and transplantation, and how current and modern techniques investigate and diagnose disease. This module will explore host:pathogen interactions in infections focusing on examples of the most current global infectious diseases in humans (tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, COVID-19). Students will also learn about current immunological methods such as vaccination, and monoclonal therapeutic antibodies and how they are adapted for use in the clinical setting.
Sonraí an Chúrsa
Bliain 1
| Seimeastar | Sonraí an Mhodúil | Creidmheasanna | Éigeantach / Roghnach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Clinical Immunology, Global Infections, and TherapeuticsThis module begins with discussion of immune cells, molecules and mediators to develop your understanding and knowledge of advanced immunological concepts. The module will focus on how immune system disorders arise in allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency and transplantation, and how current and modern techniques investigate and diagnose disease. This module will explore host:pathogen interactions in infections focusing on examples of the most current global infectious diseases in humans (tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, COVID-19). You will also learn about current immunological methods such as vaccination, and monoclonal therapeutic antibodies and how they are adapted for use in the clinical setting. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Review of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency and transplantation 2. Demonstrate critical understanding of immunological testing in disease diagnosis and developing technologies 3. Critically discuss the ways in which microorganism and the host immune response affects the pathology of global infectious diseases and how this relates to clinical symptoms. 4. Read, interpret and critically analyse primary literature on the immunology of disease 5. Evaluate and discuss strategies which modulate the immune system and their therapeutics |
10 | Mandatory |
Uaireanta Staidéir Molta in aghaidh na seachtaine
Students can expect 2.5 lecturing hours per week and 4.5 hours independent learning.
Scrúdú agus Measúnú
100% module will be in the form of continuous assessments with no final examinations. The assessment strategy is broken down as follows:
A research based written assignment (30%)
Topic specific assessments (30%)
Journal article review and oral presentation (40%)
Self and peer reviews will be employed as formative tools to support learning.
A research based written assignment (30%)
Topic specific assessments (30%)
Journal article review and oral presentation (40%)
Self and peer reviews will be employed as formative tools to support learning.
Riachtanas Tinrimh ar an gCampas
No on-campus attendance required
Dul chun cinn
Students may to choose to study further modules on the MSc in Medical Science.
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Riachtanais Iontrála
A H2.2 Bachelor degree at level 8 in Medical Science or equivalent, is the minimum entry requirement for this programme. Learners enrolled must be practising medical scientists (CORU registered) in a clinical setting.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements will be as determined by ATU and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code. Non-native English speakers who are applicants for Level 9 taught programmes are required to have a minimum score of 6.0 in the IELTs or equivalent.
Gairmeacha
Continuing Professional Development (CPD), allowing CORU-registered Medical Scientists to maintain and enhance their skills, specialist knowledge and competency in Clinical Immunology.
Further Information
Application Closing Date
5th January 2027
Start Date
January 2027
Cé Ba Chóir Iarratas a Dhéanamh?
CORU registered Medical Scientists working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory.
Eolas Teagmhála
Admissions Office
E: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie
Online Student Advisor
E: eileen.ohara@atu.ie
