Module - Infection and Immunity HSOB5005
This module considers recent developments in the study of immunological and infectious diseases. You shall learn about recognition of microbes by the specific immune system, and how the immune system protects against different pathogens. Furthermore, how the immune system can itself cause disease, for example in allergy or autoimmune diseases and how its function can be compromised by AIDS or immunosuppressant drugs.
Accredited by:
Institute of Biomedical Science
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the mammalian immune system.
- Discuss the major interventions used in treating or combating infectious and immunological disease.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of immunological competency in the fight against disease.
- Evaluate molecular and cellular approaches used to investigate infectious and immunological diseases.
- Sources of Infection and means of preventing Transmission: Zoonoses, Environmental pathogens, transmission and prevention, nosocomial infections.
- Innate immunity and disease.
- Adaptive immunity: B and T cell subsets and regulation.
- Immunodeficiency and disease development.
- Disease due to adaptive immunity: hypersensitivity and autoimmunity.
- Epidemiological tools: subtyping methods.
- Acute, chronic, latent and silent infections.
- Principles of antimicrobial therapy: moving towards the post-antibiotic era.
- Applied Immunology: Vaccine development and strategy.
- Chemotherapy and control of infectious disease.
- Emerging and future infectious diseases.
- Public Health measures.
Modules are delivered in person, through a blend of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions.
You’ll benefit from close interaction with tutors and peers, access to specialist laboratories, and small-group teaching.
Assessment varies by module but may include:
- Written coursework
- Exams
- Practical assessments
- Case-based evaluations
Each module typically carries 20 academic credits and is completed over one semester.
• Hold a relevant honours degree in biomedical science or a closely related subject.
• Have completed a formal IBMS degree assessment that identifies academic shortfalls.
• Be aiming for HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist.
• Applicants should refer to their IBMS assessment letter when selecting modules.
• Please note these modules do not include a placement, they are intended to address academic learning outcomes only.
20 credit module pricing
Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
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