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• Natural Sciences, 4 Year(s) Full Time, Closing Date: 08/FEB/2013

Non-EU Applicants

• Natural Sciences, 4 Year(s) Full Time, Closing Date: 30/JUN/2013

Advanced Entry Applications

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• Natural Sciences, Closing Date: 01/JUN/2013

What is Immunology?

This is a degree in which students become expert in the complementary disciplines of biochemistry and immunology. Biochemistry is the study of all processes involved in living organisms. It encapsulates how cells replicate, carry out all their specialised functions and then die in an orderly manner. It seeks to define the basis for different diseases and medical disorders. Immunology is one of the fastest and most exciting growth areas of biological science and involves studying the molecules and cells of the body that are involved in recognising and fighting infection and disease. Research in immunology has helped in the development of new vaccines and new therapies for diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease. Trinity College has a worldwide reputation for excellence in immunology research and it is a recognised strategic strength of TCD. As there is also a lot of interest in immunology from the pharmaceutical sector, it is anticipated that there will be a high demand for skilled graduates into the future.

What will you study?

In the Junior Sophister (third) year you will share many of your courses with students of biochemistry, particularly in the areas of cell and molecular biology.

Immunology topics covered include:

• Core concepts in immunology
• Cells and molecules of the immune system
• Infectious diseases and vaccines
• Autoimmunity, allergies and cancer

Additional topics include:

• Protein science
• Gene regulation
• Membrane biology
• Microbiology and virology

In the Senior Sophister (fourth) year you will carry out a research project within one of the department's active immunology research groups and also cover specialist topics in both biochemistry and immunology.

Study abroad

The School participates in an Erasmus scheme which offers the opportunity for students to spend their third year studying in a university in the United Kingdom, France or Germany.

Career opportunities

On completion of this course you will be qualified to work in all areas of biochemistry and/or immunology. Given the exciting developments in immunology currently, graduates of this course will be ideally suited to continue studying at postgraduate level and subsequently take up a career in industrial, medical or academic research. Some graduates will work in hospital and commercial laboratories. However, previous graduates have also gone on to study medicine or pharmacy, and even crossed into areas such as teaching, information systems, accountancy, and management.

Further information

www.tcd.ie/Biochemistry
Tel: +353 1 896 1608