Immunology

Study in Immunology is offered by the School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health. Units of study in this minor are offered at the 2000- and 3000- level and are available at standard and advanced level.

About the minor

The immune system is an integrated network of cells and specialised organs that can respond to external and internal threats. It can be mobilised to protect humans from infections and cancer while simultaneously being the underlying mechanism of major acute and chronic pathologies.

The Immunology minor examines how it is that our immune system can be both the cause and the cure of disease in humans and animals. This is important, as an understanding of immunological and pathological mechanisms allows us to think about how our immune system can be manipulated to prevent and treat disease. This minor draws together studies in immunology, pathology, microbiology, biology, biochemistry, and physiology.

Studies in immunology are important because they are leading to advances in clinical medicine and clinical science, including helping develop new vaccines and immuno-therapies. In addition, immunological techniques are widely used in biology, endocrinology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, neurobiology and genetics.

Requirements for completion

The Immunology minor requirements are listed in the Immunology unit of study table.

Contact and further information

W Discipline of Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Professor Paul Witting
E paul.witting@sydney.edu.au

A/Prof Melanie White
E melanie.white@sydney.edu.au