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Virus/Vaccine elements, Infection Prevention/Cause. Explain the fundamentals of vaccinology in the context of what vaccines are and how vaccines protect us; identify different vaccine types and differentiate between the different applications of vaccines; explain the fundamental principles of virology whilst recognising the diversity of virus structure and differences in approach required to detect and track viruses amongst different populations; and assess the different approaches to the treatment of viruses, and contrast this to vaccine protection.
Instructors: John Tregoning
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Those with basic knowledge in biology, genetics or microbiology aiming to grow knowledge of mammalian immunology, inflammation and infectious disease
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Those with basic knowledge in biology, genetics or microbiology aiming to grow knowledge of mammalian immunology, inflammation and infectious disease
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This specialisation in Virology and Vaccinology will provide an insight into the molecular and cellular components of vaccines and viruses.
This specialisation will look at how viruses cause infections and vaccines prevent them. It will provide a good grounding for further research work in immunology, virology and infectious diseases, or for a career in the pharmaceutical and bioscience industries.
The specialisation consists of four individual asynchronous courses – two focusing on vaccinology and two focusing on virology. These can be taken in any order, but there are corresponding themes within each course.
On successful completion of the specialisation, learners will be able to:
Explain the fundamentals of vaccinology in the context of what vaccines are and how vaccines protect us
Identify different vaccine types and differentiate between the different applications of vaccines
Explain the fundamental principles of virology whilst recognising the diversity of virus structure and differences in approach required to detect and track viruses amongst different populations
Assess the different approaches to the treatment of viruses, and contrast this to vaccine protection
Applied Learning Project
Throughout the four courses within this specialisation, you will have the opportunity to undertake a series of formative and summative assessments where you will apply what you have learned about how viruses cause infections and how vaccines prevent infections. These will explore historical perspectives of the development of both virology and vaccinology, as well as current issues in both fields, such as the emergence of the SARS-2-CoV (COVID-19) virus and the science behind the development of vaccines against this virus which have saved so many lives.
Recognise how viruses cause infections
Recognise how vaccines prevent infections
Recognise how viruses cause infections
Recognise how vaccines prevent infections
Recognise how viruses cause infection
Recognise how vaccines prevent infections
Recognise how viruses cause infections
Recognise how vaccines prevent infections
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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
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