Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide the student with a theoretical understanding of immunology and develop skills to enable the student to perform tests routinely performed in a clinical diagnostic immunology laboratory. General principles; Cells and organs of the immune system; Antigens; Immunoglobulins; Antigen-antibody reactions; Major histocompatibility complex; Antigen processing and presentation; T cell receptor; T cell maturation, activation and differentiation; B cell generation; Cytokines; Complement; Cell mediated effector responses; Leukocyte migration and inflammation; Hypersensitivity; Vaccines; Primary immunodeficiencies; Secondary immunodeficiencies; Immunopathology and immunodiagnosis; Autoimmune diseases; Transplantation; Cancer.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a sound theoretical knowledge and the practical skills of immunology for professional practice
- Give an account of laboratory safety and recognise the importance of adhering to laboratory policies and procedures
- Demonstrate the ability for critical evaluation and be able to translate this to professional practice
- Demonstrate a sound theoretical knowledge of immunological content and principles