感染和免疫专业将在细胞水平上探索发育和疾病，研究免疫和血细胞的关键概念，并介绍基因组学和蛋白质组学领域。通过对流行病学和生物统计学的使用，学生将对作为临床相关微生物及其控制基础的关键概念和技术有深刻的了解，并确定与特定人群相关的流行疾病。您还将学习从事分子诊断的当前实验室技术，以分析鉴定传染性病原体以开发治疗应用。
The infection and immunity major explores development and disease at a cellular level, investigates key concepts of immunity and blood cells, and introduces the world of genomics and proteomics. You will gain a sound understanding of the key concepts and techniques underpinning clinically-relevant microorganisms and their control, and through the use of epidemiology and biostatistics, will identify prevalent diseases in relation to specific populations. You will also learn current laboratory techniques engaged in molecular diagnostics for the analytical identification of infectious pathogens to develop therapeutic applications. Infections and immunity are critical areas of study, especially considering the ongoing challenges posed by infectious diseases worldwide. Understanding the intricacies of how infections occur and how the immune system responds is crucial for addressing public health concerns. The infection and immunity major can open doors to a variety of career paths. You may find opportunities in research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organisations, public health agencies, and more. The demand for professionals with expertise in infectious diseases and immunity is expected to remain high given the global focus on public health, pandemic preparedness, and ongoing challenges related to infectious diseases.