Course overview
This course develops key concepts in molecular bacteriology and virology by identifying key targets for rational vaccine design. Students will explore the utilisation of animal models to determine immune responses to vaccines for development of new generation vaccines, whilst appreciating the regulation of vaccine production, quality control and assessment of efficacy. Application of the vaccine development process will impact on future advances in human public and global health. The completion of this course enables students to progress onto program applied skills courses, and research projects.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and convey the global burden of infectious diseases and outline its impact on world health and future implications for under-developed countries
- Describe the factors that influence viral and bacteriological vaccine design and development for current, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
- Critically analyse and interpret the model systems and data used to test the efficacy of vaccines
- Describe the importance of strict quality control and regulation in the vaccine production process, and identify the requirements associated with the manufacturing of vaccines such as good manufacturing practice
Degree list
The following degrees include this course