Infectious Disease & Immunobiology Intercalated BSc

Infectious diseases are responsible for one-third of deaths worldwide. Intensive research has led to the development of antiviral drugs that treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus as well as vaccines that prevent many infections. However, pathogens such as Ebola virus and Zika virus are constantly emerging. While the immune system protects the host from pathogens, when it is dysregulated, numerous diseases can develop. Recent advances in molecular and cellular immunology have led to exciting new cancer and autoimmune disease treatments. This course explores how viruses and other pathogens replicate and how the human immune system is regulated.