Master of Clinical Immunology
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A bachelor's degree from a tertiary institution in a relevant subject, with a B grade average or better in the relevant coursework.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have an advanced understanding of immunology in clinical practice and clinical research, with an emphasis on immune-mediated and autoimmune diseases. They will be able to generate hypotheses for experiment design and testing, and interpret data. They will work collaboratively and will employ relevant research methods such as flow cytometric analysis and clinical trial design. They will have transferable technical and analytical skills and will be able to communicate their findings. Students who demonstrate research ability may be able to continue to a PhD in immunology or clinical research. Graduates will be qualified to work in the fields of immunology, pharmacology, vaccine development, biomedical sciences generally, and the broader health sciences, in consultancy or research.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Biological Sciences at this level can earn:
$54,000
Median earnings one year after study
$60,000
Median earnings two years after study
$67,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
72%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2021
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships
Provided by:
Freemasons New Zealand - National Office
Website:
http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/
Value:
$6,000 - one per Division.
Bashford-Nicholls Trust Vocational Study Scholarships
Provided by:
Royce Nicholls Trust/Margaret Bashford Trust
Website:
https://bashford-nicholls.org.nz/
Value:
$1,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
Sources
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