Immunology

Education facts

Code: BIO235

The course is structured around themes that are discussed weekly. In the beginning of the week you are given lectures covering a special theme and you will also be given time for self-studies. This is followed by the end of the week by one day with a team based learning (TBL) moment. The theme "immunological techniques" extends over two weeks and includes analysis and interpretation of data, literature studies and compilation of a written report. During the course the following themes are treated; congenital immunity and antigen presentation, maturation of lymphocytes and activation of T lymphocytes, humoral immunity, migration of lymphocytes- regulation and control, immunological techniques, infectious immunity and immunological memory, immunological tolerance, and autoimmunity and tumor immunology.

Entry requirements

Completed 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, of which at least 45 credits must be approved. English proficiency is required to the level of English 6/English Course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School, or be certified by an international recognized test, for example TOEFL or IELTS and completion of Chemistry, 30 credits or equivalent courses.

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.

• Immunology

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 1 September 2025

  End date: 4 November 2025

  Pace of study: 100 %