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Study mode

Online

Duration

9 months

Start date

28-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Immunology (Microbiology) Immunology (Medicine)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Advance your understanding of how to optimally diagnose and manage allergic diseases on this course, which leads to a Postgraduate Certificate.

Allergies are an increasing global health problem and there is an urgent need in the UK and worldwide for clinical allergy specialists. This course is designed to help healthcare professionals progress their knowledge towards specialising in areas of medicine such as allergy, paediatrics, respiratory medicine.

The course is also relevant for basic scientists and professionals working in industry in the field of asthma and allergy.

You'll explore everything from the basic immune mechanisms underlying allergic diseases to the cutting-edge research that influences clinical practice.

Guided by world-renowned experts you'll develop your practical skills and better understand best practice in assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with allergic diseases in view of available evidence.

The Postgraduate Certificate is delivered fully online or in a blended format, to include a teaching days at St Mary's Medical School Campus.

Modules

This module will cover recent research advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases and how this can be applied in clinical practice. You will acquire the knowledge and skills to turn ideas into your own research projects. This will be achieved through lectures, interactive sessions, group work, debate, poster creation and oral presentations.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,450

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,625

Entry requirements

Students need to have a minimum requirement of 2.1 degree in a healthcare related subject such as nursing, dietetics, immunology, physiology or biomedical science.