Sydney Professional Certificate in Fundamentals of Immunotherapy

Immunology is increasingly important in new therapeutic approaches in a wide array of diseases, from allergy and autoimmune diseases, to cancer and infectious diseases.

The pace of change has been rapid, and many experienced practitioners have expressed interest in upskilling.

The course comprises of a mix of online lectures, face-to-face lectures, and workshops, which cover the fundamentals of immunology, the immune response to pathogens and cancer, immune-mediated diseases, immunological methods used in diagnosis and immunotherapeutics.

Hands-on practical classes provide the opportunity to gain new technical skills as well as integrate theory and practice.

Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?Research scientists wishing to enter the field of immunology, laboratory staff wishing to upskill, new pharmaceutical employees and clinicians/GPs wishing to gain further knowledge of immunology and new immunotherapies.

Admission criteria

Admission to the Sydney Professional Certificate in Fundamentals of Immunotherapy requires students to have a Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience in Immunology or a related field.

What you'll study