Biology: Immunology and Infection Biology

Education facts

Code: BIOR88

<p>BIOR88</p><p>The aim of the course is that the student after completing the course should have acquired knowledge, skills and abilities regarding both pathogenic microorganisms and the immune system's function at the molecular and cellular level. The student shall also understand host-pathogen interactions and infection processes from both a mechanistic and an evolutionary perspective. During the course, students practice analyzing and discussing scientific material with an immunological and infectious biology focus.</p> <p>The course consists of three modules: a theoretical part that comprises 7.5 credits, a seminar part that comprises 6 credits and exercises with computer-based laboratory work that comprises 1.5 credits. The course deals with pathogenic microorganisms, the function of the immune system, host pathogenic interactions and the course of infection from a mechanistic and an evolutionary perspective. The following subjects are treated:</p> <ul> <li>Congenital and adaptive immunity</li> <li>Inflammation</li> <li>Medical microbiology</li> <li>Epidemiology and evolution</li> <li>"Systems immunology"</li> <li>Vaccine and treatment</li> <li>Infection control and global health.</li> </ul>

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the course, students must have 135 ECTS credits in Natural Science studies, including knowledge corresponding to BIOR85 Immunology 15 credits, cell- and molecular biology and/or biochemistry 30 credits, genetics 5 credits, microbiology 5 credits, human -/animal physiology 15 credits and chemistry 15 credits. English 6/English B.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Biology: Immunology and Infection Biology

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %