Biology: Immunology

In this course, you will learn about the various components and processes that make up the immune system. You will gain an in-depth understanding of how the immune system protects us against pathogens and tumours, as well as what happens when it malfunctions, leading to allergies and autoimmune diseases. Immunology is one of the most active research areas in life sciences and is crucial for many applied research fields, such as drug development.

The teaching consists of lectures and group seminars where you will learn about both innate and adaptive immunity, and the interaction between hosts and pathogens. You will also gain knowledge about autoimmunity, allergies, vaccination, and the evolution of the immune system. The course includes several laboratory practicals in which you will be trained in immunological techniques such as flow cytometry and ELISA. Additionally, there is a literature project where you will write a review on a specific topic in immunology and present it at a seminar.

Examination takes place in the form of a written examination at the end of the course and by exercises, seminars, laboratory work and project work during the course.

Prerequisites

For admission to course is required knowledge equivalent to 90 credits of scientific studies including BIOA10 Cell- and Microbiology 15 credits, BIOA11 Genetics and Evolution 15 credits, BIOC11/BIOB13 Human and Animal Physiology 15 credits and chemistry 15 credits, are required. English 6/B.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 46,250
First payment: SEK 46,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.