Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Leading International Vaccinology Education

The LIVE master’s degreeis an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in International Vaccinology. The LIVE programme, consisting of 120 ECTS credits, is multidisciplinary and highly focused on training future professionals. The programme has the following four main objectives: 1) To acquire solid knowledge in Immunology and Infectiology, necessary to become an expert in Vaccinology; 2) To receive training in vaccine design, and the formulation, production and evaluation of vaccine efficiency; 3) To gain exposure to academic and industrial international networks. 4) To participate in public health and education policies related to knowledge about, and the development and application of vaccines.

The LIVE master’s programme began in 2016 and has been renewed twice. Students enrolled on the 10th edition are currently completing their first semester in Barcelona.

Students taking the LIVE master’s Degreewill have the opportunity to be trained in vaccine-related basic science, vaccine design and innovation, acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to preclinical and clinical development as well as quality control. They will also receive training in regulatory affairs, vaccine communication, and public health. By developing expertise in project management and gaining a solid understanding of the principles of health economics, they will be prepared to promote access to safe vaccines, both existing and new, and to respond effectively to epidemics and pandemics, and to the growing field of tumor vaccines, thus ensuring that vaccines save more lives.

APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 21, 2026: apply now!

Students receive tuition in Barcelona, Antwerp (Belgium), Lyon and Saint Etienne (France) during the first three semesters. In the fourth semester, they undertake an internship in a company or research centre among those affiliated with the programme and located in many countries around the world. 

In addition, an annual symposium on vaccines, closely linked to the master’s programme, is held each year.

The master’s programme is offered in more than 7 higher education institutions, and has more than 60 associated partners (companies and research centers) in 23 countries that are all engaged in vaccine research, development, and manufacturing.

The LIVE master's degree offers full student fellowships funded by the European Union, and some that are funded by companies working on vaccines. 

For more information, please visit the LIVE master’s degree website 

Career options

Throughout their studies, students will establish valuable professional connections with the academic and industrial institutions that have partnered with the master’s programme.

The master’s degree prepares graduates to work in various areas of the vaccine sector, including research and development, production, clinical studies, quality control, project management, intellectual property, business development, commercial strategy, communication, and dissemination.

It also addresses the academic and training needs of students who wish to pursue PhD studies at any of the programme’s partner universities.

Coordinator university:

Université Claude Bernard Lyon

Participating universities

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Universitat de Barcelona
Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne
Universiteit Antwerpen

Additional information

https://masterlive-vaccinology.eu/

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