This module is mapped against the QAA Benchmark for Biomedical Science areas of Immunology and Clinical Immunology.

The module will begin by discussing the foundations of immunology, structure, function and mechanisms of action of the components of the immune system, innate and acquired immunity and acute and chronic inflammation.

You will then build upon this knowledge to study clinical immunology, including immunopathological conditions and abnormal immune function. Within this you will develop your knowledge of topics such as:

the principles of the function and measurement of effectors of the immune response;
the causes and consequences of abnormal immune function, neoplastic diseases and transplantation reactions together with their detection, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring;
principles and practice of immunological techniques used for screening, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease prophylaxis and immunotherapy.

Assessment: 2-hour examination (LO 1,2)– a 2-hour online examination taken under formal examination conditions (including the use of online invigilation, for example via Microsoft Teams webcam, microphone and screen recording with question randomisation). Questions will include short answer, long answer and evaluative / interpretative questions.

This module is mapped against elements the QAA Benchmark for Biomedical Science and is available for graduate students requiring supplementary education to meet the Institute of Biomedical Science supplementary education for eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council.

The module consists of 10 asynchronous learning units delivered over a 15-week semester. Each unit consists of core learning resources, supplementary reading and a short online progress check quiz required for progression to the next unit.

1: Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of how the immune system functions normally and when diseased, including how this knowledge is applied to the diagnosis, screening and monitoring of disease. Application
Knowledge and Understanding
2: Evaluate critically the approaches used, methods deployed and data arising from immunological investigations, and to use this learning to propose solutions to clinical questions derived from scenarios of an immunological nature. Analysis
Problem solving

Ahmed, N; Glencross, H; Wang, Q (2016) Biomedical Science Practice 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press

Hall, A; Scott, C; Buckland, M (2016) Clinical Immunology 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press

This module is only available to graduate students undertaking supplementary education for the purposes of Institute of Biomedical Science degree cross mapping.