Immunology and Disease Pathogenesis
About
The course Immunology and Disease Pathogenesis is suitable for you who wants to deepen your knowledge of the immune system. You will learn about the principles of immune response in various types of infections and chronic illnesses such as cancer and autoimmunity. You will also study how vaccination and drug therapy affect the immune system. Further, you will work on compiling and presenting current knowledge in the subject area.
Teaching
Teaching methods include lectures, team work and essay writing. The course applies Team-Based Learning (TBL), a teaching strategy that consists of modules taught in a three-step cycle:
- individual preparation
- individual in-class readiness assurance testing
- team application-focused exercise.
This course is taught in English.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Passed basic courses in biology comprising 60 credits in the subject areas of cell biology, molecular genetics, evolution, botanical and zoological physiology, ecology and biodiversity and systematics or equivalent courses.
In addition a completed first-cycle course in Immunology, 15 hec or an equivalent course, and English proficiency to the level of English level 2/ English 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School, or be certified by an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS, is required.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
This course can be included in the follwing programmes:
- Bachelor’s programme in Molecular Biology
- Bachelor’s programme in Biology
- Master’s programme in Molecular Biology
- Master’s programme in Biology.
The course can also be applied for as a stand-alone course.
The course is suitable for those who are interested in working in the field of Life Science, such as the pharmaceutical industry, hospital laboratories or the academia. An in-depth knowledge of the immune system is needed in many areas. You can, for example, work as a laboratory engineer, investigator, project manager or researcher.
Facilities
The course is given on Campus Medicinareberget.
