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. An in depth and advanced understanding of immunology, pathology and microbiology should provide an effective framework from which to approach cutting … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Explain key features of the structure, development and function of the immune system
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Identify current strategies to modulate immune responses and assess their effectiveness in improving human health
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Select and apply suitable immunological techniques and tools to investigate clinical disorders and draw principles to inform treatment
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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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Outline the processes in vaccine design and explain the molecular and cellular responses elicited by vaccination
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Perform basic immunology laboratory procedures, keep an accurate record of experimental data, and conduct objective data analysis and reporting
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Science and Business - BSc&Bus3925 - Science and Business
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - BAdvSci(Hons)3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Life Sciences - BLS3966 - Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives6 Units of Credit:
Recommended Electives

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