Undergraduate Immunology 2026-2027

30 credits

Level 3

Second Term

This course will give you a broad understanding of the immune system, the way it works and its role in health and disease;
you will cover the core concepts which are essential for advanced study in Immunology;
practical classes will extend your knowledge and abilities in both generic laboratory techniques and those more specifically related to Immunology;
you will gain wider transferrable skills including team-working, improved ability to present and interpret data and write reports, and improved numerical skills all of which are key requirements for employers

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15 credits

Level 3

Second Term

explores Immunology in the context of human disease, discussing the mechanisms the human immune system uses to protect against pathogens and also how its dysfunction may lead to problems such as autoimmune disease, allergy and cancer. Therapeutic approaches are considered;
prepares you for further study in Immunology and other aspects of medical science;
practical classes will give you the opportunity to investigate some of the topics considered in the lectures as well as reinforcing general laboratory skills;
you will gain wider transferrable skills of value to employers including report writing, presentation of a topic and team working

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30 credits

Level 4

First Term

this course will extend your broader knowledge of the immune system and how it functions in health and disease giving you a sound basis for further work in this field or related areas;
it will introduce current topics and technologies at the leading edge of immunology research which further our understanding of the immune system;
it will extend your knowledge of protein structure and function which underpins immunology;
it will develop your ability to read and critically assess current scientific literature

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