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Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises a presentation (10 minute presentation; 20 minute Q&A) and a three hour on-campus invigilated examination to align with the Institute of Biomedical Science requirements. Papers will be set with a range of questions to cover the breadth of module.

Campus

Frenchay

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

Content

The course syllabus for this level 6 (undergraduate level) module typically includes:

Molecular immunology

• The structure of antibodies and the development of antibody specificity.
• Production of ccytokines and mode of action.
• Cytokine classification.
• T helper subpopulations.
• Role of cytokines in T and B cell activation, humoral and cell mediated immunity.
• Immunosuppression.

Cellular immunology

• Cell to cell interactions.
• Receptors involved in cell activation pathways.
• Induction of tolerance; central and peripheral.
• Possible ways that tolerance can break down.
• Autoimmune disease and allergy; induction and disease mechanisms.
• Transplantation rejection and immunosurveillance.
• Cancer immunology.

Applied immunology

• Application of antibodies in immunodiagnostics and current technology.
• Antibody engineering and use of monoclonal and other synthesized antibodies.
• Applications of antibodies and cytokines in the treatment of disease.

Course Director

Dr Trevor Whittall

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

You must have passed Studies in the Biology of Disease before starting this module.

Introduction

This 30 credit module, Immunology, aims to provide the opportunity for students to apply critical thinking and evidence-based analysis specifically to the field of Applied Immunology. You will evelop an understanding of the immune system, immunological responses and immune tolerance and the function of immunity in response to infections and non-infections disease.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• discuss the generation of antibody diversity and critically evaluate immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy
• evaluate the role of cytokines in the regulation of the immune system
• critically assess the origin of autoimmunity
• critically evaluate immune surveillance strategies in relation to cancer, bacterial and viral intervention
• discuss the immunological aspects of transplantation rejection and immunosuppression
• discuss the dysfunction of the immune system and disease
• utilise electronic information sources effectively as learning aids and be able to critically and analytically appraise the relevant scientific literature

For an applicant looking to top-up an undergraduate degree to obtain an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accreditation, please refer to the Biomedical Science module top-up for IBMS/HCPC accreditation for more information.

Key Facts

Modules can be offered either individually or collectively if you have had your first degree evaluated by the IBMS and require further Top-up studies in order to complete the educational requirement for IBMS accreditation.

Learning and Teaching

You are expected to spend 72 hours on scheduled learning and 228 hours on independent study.Scheduled learningThe module will be delivered using keynote lectures designed to highlight the important principles and concepts of each topic and to provide a framework for personal study. Where appropriate experimental evidence that underpins our current theoretical knowledge framework will be discussed, to allow you to develop an appreciation of how scientific theory becomes established and evolves.Lectures will be supported by tutorials and seminars, case studies and guided reading. Interactive tutorials will be used to explore selected topics from the syllabus in more detail. You will be encouraged to utilise your existing knowledge to develop your understanding of immunology in both lecture and tutorial sessions.Independent learningThe development of study skills will be supported by UWE Bristol's dedicated online study skills resources.Your learning will be further supported through the University's Elearning environment, Blackboard, where a handbook, lecture slides/handouts, links to external websites, videos, quizzes, invitations to external seminars, journal articles and other resources will be available.Guided reading will be provided to support or extend the lectures and will be used to direct you to preparative and/or supplementary information sources. An essential reading list will also be provided.

Study facilities

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Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

BSc(Hons) Biomedical Top-up