Master's Degree in Advanced Immunology
Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 19 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* (82 euros for students from outside the EU and non-residents of Spain). Prices for the 2025-2026 academic year
The Master's in Advanced Immunology opens a wide range of possibilities in different fields, such as research and teaching, biotechnology, medicine, and veterinary medicine. Furthermore, a comprehensive understanding of the immune system should provide the ability to assess pathological processes in which the immune system is directly involved, as well as processes associated with other physiological systems.
Immunology is a branch of biomedical science that studies the physiological and pathological functioning of the immune system. Its study allows for the resolution of complex pathologies of paramount importance to public health. Its methodological development has made it an essential tool in biotechnology, drug design, diagnostic tools, and numerous therapeutic applications. Immunology is a crucial field in biomedical research worldwide.
For fifty years, immunology has contributed some of the most important advances in health: vaccines, transplants, antibodies, antitumor therapy, cell differentiation factors, anti-inflammatory therapies and drugs.
goals
To generate sufficient knowledge of immunology to access the professional opportunities offered by this field. Knowledge of this subject is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of a large number of diseases affecting a significant percentage of the population, both human and animal. These include infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses (such as AIDS), and parasites, as well as autoimmune diseases, inflammatory processes (such as rheumatoid arthritis), allergies, transplants, and cancer, all of which require a wide range of therapeutic options, including gene therapy. Furthermore, from a public health perspective, vaccines have been the most effective therapeutic tool in human history, and their development is directly linked to the understanding of immunology. The objective of this postgraduate program is to establish the theoretical and practical foundations necessary for training professionals in human and animal health, as well as professionals working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
The potential of the knowledge that is structured around the Master's in Advanced Immunology opens up a wide range of possibilities in different areas of study: activities related to the knowledge of the immune system, its cellular and molecular components, functional processes and cellular and molecular interactions within anatomical structures and general physiology.
The four areas in which this knowledge is developed are:
- Research and teaching
- Biotechnology
- Medicine
- Vet
The master's program also aims to be a benchmark of quality, bringing together faculty from the Barcelona metropolitan area and, at the same time, fostering synergy among all teaching centers linked to immunology in universities, hospitals, and leading research institutes (IDIBAPS, IDIBELL, CRESA, IRB, CRG, etc.). This synergy initiative is also supported by key professional organizations, such as the Catalan Society of Immunology.
Competencies
- Ability to rigorously analyze scientific articles.
- Ability to write and defend scientific and technical reports.
- Ability to demonstrate motivation for scientific research.
- Ability to act with ethical commitment and respect for the environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work safely in the laboratory.
Credit distribution
| Guy | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | 20 |
| Optional | 15 |
| External internships | 0 |
| Master's thesis | 25 |
| TOTAL | 60 |
List of subjects
| Subject | Guy | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty: Immunobiotechnology and Research | |||
| Activation and Signal Transduction | Mandatory | 1st semester | 3 |
| Anatomy of the Immune System | Mandatory | 1st semester | 3 |
| Antibodies | Mandatory | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Flow Cytometry | Mandatory | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Immunopharmacology | Optional | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Immunogenetics | Mandatory | 1st semester | 3 |
| Experimental Immunomanipulation and Animal Models in Immunology Research | Optional | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Immunopathologies and Immunotherapies | Mandatory | 1st semester | 6 |
| Regulation of the Immune Response | Mandatory | 1st semester | 3 |
| Advanced Techniques in Immunology | Mandatory | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Master's Thesis | Mandatory | 1st semester | 24 |
| Vaccines and Converging Technologies | Optional | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Specialty: Advanced Immunopathology | |||
| Activation and Signal Transduction | Mandatory | 1st semester | 3 |
| Anatomy of the Immune System | Mandatory | 1st semester | 3 |
| Antibodies | Mandatory | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Flow Cytometry | Mandatory | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Immunogenetics | Mandatory | 1st semester | 3 |
| Translational Immunology | Optional | 2nd semester | 6 |
| Immunopathologies and Immunotherapies | Mandatory | 1st semester | 6 |
| Neuroimmunology | Optional | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Regulation of the Immune Response | Mandatory | 1st semester | 3 |
| Advanced Techniques in Immunology | Mandatory | 2nd semester | 3 |
| Master's Thesis | Mandatory | 1st semester | 24 |