*Further information » • The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Infection Biology is directed at Bachelor students and Estudiantes de Licenciatura. • The program starts in May 2017 in Argentina. • The students are selected in a joint admission process and are enrolled at both universities. ⁄ Argentina › Application deadline: 1st of November 2016 ‹ Program Director Argentina Prof. Dr. Hugo Luján Laboratorio de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Católica de Córdoba. Centro de investigación y Desarrollo en Inmunología y Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIDIE-CONICET) E-Mail: hlujan@ucc.edu.ar • Selection criteria: previous grades, additional qualifications and personal (Skype) interview. • Applicants must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of English. Spanish or German skills are not required. Questions concerning the application process will be gladly answered by the coordinators of the master‘s program via e-mail. Apply now! www.master-amiba.de Double Degree M.Sc. Infection Biology, Alemania, Argentina AMIBA Coordinator Argentina Milton E. Escobar Secretario de Asuntos Internacionales. Área de Cooperación Internacional e Intercambio Académico. Universidad Católica de Córdoba E-Mail: dirderex@uccor.edu.ar ⁄ Germany Program Director Germany Prof. Dr. Tim Sparwasser Institute of Infection Immunology. TWINCORE – Centre for Experimental Infection Research, a joint venture between the Medical School Hannover (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) E-Mail: Sparwasser.Office@mh-hannover.de Coordinator Germany Andrea von Craushaar TWINCORE – Centre for Experimental Infection Research, a joint venture between MHH and HZI E-Mail: AMIBA@mh-hannover.de photo: M. Rohde, HZI *Application 120 ECTS *Key data Small classes with 1-to-1 supervision • Funded study periods abroad in Germany and Argentina • Interdisciplinary education program focusing on infectious diseases and host-pathogen interaction • Scientific knowledge and state-of-the-art experimental experience in current and emerging biomedical research areas • Scientific exchange and translational research for vaccine development and novel therapies to treat endemic diseases • Language courses in Spanish or German *Is this course suitable for you? The Masters is directed at Bachelor students and students who: • successfully completed their study in a biological or related field of study • demonstrate a strong interest in infection research in an international context • want to pursue an international career in academia or internationally operating industry max. 20 students per year • DAHZ/CUAA’s funds will cover costs related to flights, international health insurance and living costs abroad for the best 4 applications • from Germany/Europe (1st year) • from Argentina/South America (2nd year) • 120 ECTS points • Classes are in English • 1321 hours on-site training (according to CONEAU accreditation) • 1022 hours self-study • Double degree issued by the Hannover Medical School (GER) and the Universidad Católica de Córdoba (ARG) • Spanish or German training 1st Semester • • 3rd Semester 2nd Semester *What we offer Two year top level training course for students of biosciences and medicine 4th Semester AMIBA is an international Masters program focusing on cutting edge research in infection biology and translational medicine. • *Participating Institutions Universidad Católica de Córdoba (ARG) Hannover Medical School (GER) Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (ARG) Twincore (GER) Successfully accredited by • ZEvA (Zentrale Evaluations- und Akkreditierungsagentur Hannover) • CONEAU (Comisión Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria) Sponsored by In Argentina: Immunology, Infection Biology, Methods I, (Spanish) In Argentina: Biochemistry, Advanced Immunology, Lab Training I In Germany: Transl. Medicine, Methods II+III, Lab Training II, (German) In Germany or Argentina: Masters Thesis including Scientific Writing *Career The M.Sc. Infection biology is a research oriented Masters, which qualifies for : • Employment in industry and academia, especially doctoral training in the field of infection research • Employment in research and development, but also in diagnostics and analytics • Preparation for international work with focus on Central Europe and South America