MSc in Immunology in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) is a 24-months research level program from 1995. Candidates seeking admission to this course must hold a Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or biology from a recognized university. Admission to MUMS immunology MSc program will be granted on the basis of candidate’s performance in the entrance examination.

Students in this course will gain basic and practical insight into immunology and its integration with relevant areas of other disciplines such as molecular cell biology or genetics. Following two terms of theoretical education, the students will undertake a  research project as their thesis to gain an understanding of research techniques in immunology.

In this course, following topics are going to be discussed:

·         Immunology 1 (Basic)

·         Immunology 2 (Advanced)

·         Immunology of infectious diseases

·         Immunopathology & Immunotherapy

·         Vaccines

·         Cellular and molecular biology

·         Immunochemistry

·         Seminars in updates of immunology

·         Research methodologies

         .          Thesis research