Overview
This stream will be beneficial to students wishing to pursue careers in the health sciences,particularly in immunology leading to clinical medicine, biomedical research, hospital-based laboratory work and allied health. A basic understanding of immunology, pathology and microbiology should provide an effective framework from which to approach basic and clinical research … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain key features of the structure, development and function of the immune system
- Professionals
- Scholars
2.
Outline the processes in vaccine design and explain the molecular and cellular responses elicited by vaccination
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- Leaders
- Global citizens
3.
Examine the physical, cellular and molecular processes that determine immunodeficiencies and immune responses to infections, neoplasia, transplantation, allergies and autoimmune diseases
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4.
Perform basic immunology laboratory procedures, keep an accurate record of experimental data, and conduct objective data analysis and reporting
- Scholars
- Professionals
- Leaders
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - BAdvSci(Hons)3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 54 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Recommended Electives
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