View Specification DocumentImmunological Basis of Inflammatory Disease 4D option BIOL4186
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Infection and Immunity
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course focuses on the mechanisms and/or treatment of common autoimmune diseases and other immunopathologies, such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, cancer etc.
Timetable
This option is assigned to block S2-D. Normally, there is 3 hours of teaching on Fridays, which may be split over more than one session.
Requirements of Entry
Normally, only available to final-year Life Sciences students Infection & Immunology or Biomolecular Sciences programme. Visiting students may be allowed to enrol, at the discretion of the Life Sciences Chief Adviser and the Course Coordinator.
Excluded Courses
None
Assessment
The course will be assessed by a 2-hour examination (70%) and in-course assessment consisting of a review article (30%).
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
The aims of this course are to develop:
■ a detailed understanding of the immunology of a variety of immune-mediated diseases;
■ an understanding of how the immune system is used to develop novel therapies for immune-mediated diseases;
■ understanding of current controversies and emerging questions in autoimmunity and immunopathology.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
■ evaluate the role of immune responses and inflammation in cancer and heart disease;
■ evaluate our current understanding of the immune mechanisms underpinning autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, etc;
■ discuss the molecular and cellular basis for allergic responses;
■ discuss how molecular and cellular therapies have been applied in the treatment of autoimmunity and other diseases.