IMMUNOL05 Immunology

Immunology is the study of the immune system which protects us from harmful pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses. It also protects us from cancer, causes allergies and autoimmunity, and is linked to other diseases such as cardiovascular disease. Understanding of the immune system allows us to manipulate it to improve human health, including through vaccination or personalised cancer treatments.

Immunology at Monash University provides a comprehensive understanding of the immune system. Your studies will include both theory and laboratory class experiences, and is delivered by active researchers and academics with a deep understanding of the immune system.

The immune system interacts with all other body systems, as such studying immunology complements the study of other areas of the biomedical sciences. The knowledge or application of immunology is useful across many areas of academic research, medicine, public health, in the biotechnology field. Graduates will gain the knowledge to contribute to conversations around global challenges of the 21st
century.

Availability
Immunology is listed in S2000 Bachelor of Science, S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Clayton as a major, extended major and minor.

The immunology major and extended major are not available in the double degree course S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science.