This one-year Masters course in Immunotherapeutics is an innovative and multidisciplinary postgraduate degree taught by leading academics in the field of Immunology with guest speakers from the biopharma industry.<br><br>Students will learn about the immune system in cancer, autoimmunity, infection and neurodegeneration, and how cutting-edge immunotherapies are revolutionising the treatment of life-threatening and debilitating diseases. This course also includes the study of the exciting technologies of DNA / RNA vaccines, antibody, stem cell and CAR T-cell therapies, as well as immune-checkpoint blockade.<br><br>Additionally, skills in business development, innovation, entrepreneurship and communication will be taught and bioprocessing in the National Institute for Bioprocessing, Research and Training (NIBRT) at their state-of- the-art facility.<br><br>A key component of the course is the six-month industry placement to be completed by each student in collaboration with an academic staff member.