Advanced Immunology module (BS42030)

​​Learn about advanced immunology. You will cover topics like vaccination and immune-mediated diseases. There is a strong focus on critical literature analysis​

Credits
20
Module code
BS42030
Level
4
School
School of Life Sciences
Discipline
Cell Signalling and Immunology

You will gain an in-depth understanding of the immunological topics at the forefront of current research.

​You will explore topics such as:

  • ​innate immune mechanisms
  • ​lymphocyte activation and signalling
  • ​T cell immunity
  • ​immune hyperreactivity
  • ​inflammatory cytokines
  • ​cytokine receptor signalling
  • ​allergy
  • ​vaccination
  • ​immunometabolism

​You will learn through a blended approach. This combines lectures with literature analysis workshops and tutorials. Your emphasis will be on developing your independent critical reasoning skills. You will also work on appraising the peer-review process.

​What you will learn

​In this module, you will:

  • ​explore advanced topics in immunological research currently ongoing at the University of Dundee
  • ​critically review immunological literature and appraise the peer-review process
  • ​apply immunological knowledge to the pathophysiological mechanisms of human disease and novel therapies

​By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • ​critically analyse current understanding of a range of cutting-edge immunological topics
  • ​apply immunological knowledge to disease mechanisms and novel therapeutic approaches
  • ​show skills in literature review, critical appraisal and independent study​

Assignments / assessment

  • ​​Paper analysis and peer review (40%)
  • ​Written exam, essay questions (60%)​

Teaching methods / timetable

  • ​​Lectures
  • ​Literature analysis workshop
  • ​Tutorials