Immunology and Disease Pathogenesis

Education facts

Code: BIO467

This is an advanced course in Immunology aimed at students intending to complete a Master’s Degree. Modern Immunology is a challenging subject requiring a detailed understanding of the biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology underlying regulated responses to pathogenic challenge. This course is designed to give the student an integrated view of the following important aspects of the immune system: the evolution of immune recognition systems; antigen handling and the induction and regulation of immune response mechanisms; immunological memory; the immunopathology of infectious, autoimmune, neoplastic and inflammatory disease; the principles of vaccine development; ontogeny of the fetal and neonatal immune systems; and related advanced methodology. The course will be taught by a combination of conventional lectures, Problem-Based Learning, themed discussions, and hypothesis-driven mini laboratory projects.

Entry requirements

Successfully completed the basic courses Cell Biology, BIO900, 15 credits, Molecular Genetics BIO905, 15 credits, Biological Form and Function, BIO910, 15 credits, Ecology and Evolution, BIO915, 15 credits, and Biodiversity and Systematics, BIO920, 15 credits plus Chemistry, 30 credits or other equivalent courses. In addition a completed first-cycle course in Immunology, 15 credits, is required or an equivalent course. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

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 and Disease Pathogenesis

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 27 March 2025

  End date: 8 June 2025

  Pace of study: 100 %