MSc Clinical Immunology

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Introduction to Clinical Immunology

Course unit fact file
Unit code MEDN67111
Credit rating 15
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Semester 1
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

The introduction to Clinical Immunology unit aims to provide students with an overview of immunity and the principles and practice of Clinical Immunology. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of the immune system and the types of immune response that can be generated. Students will also be introduced to the main categories of immune disorders that are investigated in the clinical laboratory and an understanding of the clinical immunology as a healthcare discipline.

Aims

Through studying and applying the taught content in this Unit, students will be able to:

  1. Discuss the functions of the immune system in health and in the protection against infection.
  2. Compare and contrast the roles and co-dependence of the innate immune system and the adaptive immune response.
  3. Explain the function of the major cells of the immune system.
  4. Explain the function of the major humoral components of the immune response.
  5. Define the principle categorisation of disorders of the immune system.

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Written exam 50%
Written assignment (inc essay) 50%

Feedback methods

Marks and feedback will be provided online in accordance with the University of Manchester’s Policy on Feedback to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Students

Study hours

Independent study hours
Independent study 150

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Nicholas Barnes Unit coordinator

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