Molecular Microbiology and Vaccines

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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PHAR 5001
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Course ID
201911
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Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Biological Sciences
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1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course examines key concepts in vaccinology. Learners will explore the history of vaccines, key targets for vaccine design, the immune response to vaccines, and the use of animal models to determine these responses to new-generation vaccines, while appreciating the regulation of vaccine production, quality control, and assessment of efficacy. Learners will also discuss emerging challenges such as vaccine hesitancy. The application of the vaccine development process will impact future advances in global health. Completing this course enables students to progress to program-applied skills courses and research projects.

  • Vaccine Immunology
  • Vaccine Design and Development
  • Production, Trials, Delivery, and Challenges  

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and convey the global burden of infectious diseases and outline its impact and future implications on world health.
  • Identify the basic immunological responses by the human body to infection and describe the factors that influence vaccine design and development.
  • Explain and critically examine the different vaccine platforms, as well as the model systems and types of data used to evaluate vaccine design and efficacy.
  • Describe the significance of strict quality control, government regulations, and good manufacturing and storage practices in vaccine production.
  • Critically analyse and discuss experimental data outlining the design, development, and manufacturing of vaccines.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of BIOL2017 Biochemistry 2: Molecular and Cellular Biology/BIOL2021 Microbiology 2

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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