Immunology and Pathology

Study in Immunology and Pathology is offered by the School of Medical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Specific units of study in this major are offered at the 2000- and 3000- level and are available at standard and advanced level.

About the major

The immune system is an integrated network of cells and specialised organs that can respond to external and internal pathogens that threaten normal physiological status. It can be mobilised in a highly regulated manner to protect humans from infections and cancer while simultaneously being the underlying mechanism of major acute and chronic pathologies.

The Immunology and Pathology major 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 major draws together studies in immunology, pathology, anatomy, histopathology (advanced imaging technologies), microbiology, biology, biochemistry, and physiology.

Studies in immunology and pathology are important because they are leading to advances in clinical medicine and clinical science, and the development of new treatments for disease including drugs, vaccines and immuno-therapies. In addition, immunopathological techniques are widely used in biology, histopathology, endocrinology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, neurobiology and genetics.

Requirements for completion

The Immunology and Pathology major requirements are listed in the Immunology and Pathology unit of study table.

Contact and further information

W Discipline of Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Professor Allison Abendroth (Immunology)
E allison.abendroth@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9351 6867

Professor Paul Witting (Pathology)
E paul.witting@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9114 0524

Dr Melanie White (Pathology)
E melanie.white@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9036 7918