Medical Immunology
| Code | 466 |
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| School | School of Medicine |
| Department | Department of Medical Immunology |
| Degree | Ph.D. |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Field of Medical Immunology is a branch of the medical sciences, which explores the role of immune responses in health and disease particularly immunity against pathogens and it is also an integrated part of educational and research activities.
Extraordinary advances have been achieved in the understanding of immunology concepts from the era of Koch and Pasteur until now. After that, characterization of immunological responses has provided an interesting horizon for research in this growing field. Under special conditions, immune responses can cause tissue damage or adverse effects in the host. These responses are also involved in transplant rejection. Specific immune reactions are utilized in blood grouping, diagnosis of the diseases, bacteria classification and even identification of humans in criminal investigations. Immunology scope has broadly been extended and includes immunochemistry, immunogenetics, transplantation immunology, tumor immunology, neonatal immunology, psychoneuroimmunology, reproductive immunology, aging and nutrition and the immune system.
The graduates will be able to do both basic and applied research and teach related courses as well as provide diagnostic and therapeutic services in the area of immunology.
Objectives:
The aims of PhD program in Medical Immunology include:
- training human resources for employment in the public and private research centers to conduct related applied and basic research;
- providing skillful human resource for employment in education department at universities and higher education institutes;
- training professional resource for employment in diagnostic and therapeutic centers;
- strengthening production of biological products related to immunology science;
- expanding the boundaries of immunology science, innovation and aiding in advancement of immunology science.
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns: Holding a master's degree (MSc) in Medical Immunology received in Iran or abroad
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
Duration: 4 years
Courses and number of credits:
Prerequisite courses: 4 credits
Special Courses: 26 credits
Thesis: 20 credits
Total: 50 credits
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Medical Immunology
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of Medical Immunology Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:
Contact Person: : Dr. Ehsan Sharif-Paghaleh
Tel.: ( 9821) 64053 235
Email : e-sharif@tums.ac.ir
Website:
Address: Department of Immunology and Biology, TUMS School of Medicine, Poursina Road, Tehran, And PO BOX: 1417613151, Iran
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 169
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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In case you are ready to apply, please refer to TUMS Online Application Form below.
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