Immunology
Discover the molecules, cells, and organs of the immune system that protect us from intruding pathogens, but that also balance our microbiome. Meet our experienced teachers and active scientists, and learn from laboratory practical teaching activities. The course will prepare you for further studies in many areas of biology and biomedicine.
The course will teach the basics of immunology with regard to both innate and acquired immunity. Your new knowledge will allow you to develop a proposal for a research project, which will be reported both in writing and as an oral presentation. We will thoroughly discuss the induction and regulation of immune responses at organ- cellular- and molecular levels. We will further go into how the immune system combats infectious disease, how vaccines work, and diseases that are associated with immune dysfunction. Some important immunological methods will be applied in laboratory experiments, which also will illustrate important immunological principles.
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
Welcome to autumn term 2024 at BIG! Open here, read and let us know if you have any questions.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are registered on the correct course. If you do not register then your place can go to a reserve. However, it is important that you only register on courses that you do intend to take, or you are taking a place from another student.
Registration period for autumn 2024
Note! In order for us to efficiently be able to help all students, before registering make sure to carefully read our information to admitted students.
- Registration for all courses opens 5th August and closes Sunday just over a week before the course starts, apart from courses starting at beginning of term. Registration for these courses closes already August 21!
- Traineeships, research traineeships and degree projects are open for registration throughout the semester (see more information in the link above).
If you have trouble registering, please contact our student office latest on the last registration day. Otherwise you will loose your place on the course.
Reserve place
If you have been given a reserve place you may be admitted if someone declines their place. In which case you must confirm that you want the place by attending the reserve roll call for each course. The exception is traineeships, research traineeships and degre projects where an apporved work plan is required to be admitted, for more information see the link below.
More information about your studies with us
On our website you will find more information about your studies with us.
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
The course will teach the basics of immunology with regard to both innate and acquired immunity. Your new knowledge will allow you to develop a proposal for a research project, which will be reported both in writing and as an oral presentation. We will thoroughly discuss the induction and regulation of immune responses at organ- cellular- and molecular levels. We will further go into how the immune system combats infectious disease, how vaccines work, and diseases that are associated with immune dysfunction. Some important immunological methods will be applied in laboratory experiments, which also will illustrate important immunological principles.
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Course structure
The course is taught on campus where lectures, laboratory practical and other teaching activities take place. In the first week we introduce basic concepts in immunology, during the second week you will decide upon the project work to get more insight knowledge in an immunology topic of special interest for you and your peers. The third week contains extended time for self-studies and a diagnostic exam. The fourth and fifth weeks are devoted to laboratory practices on campus entire days. The last weeks contains lectures discussing defenses against bacteria, viruses and parasites as well as diseases associate with immunological defects or misguided immune responses. There are on campus activities virtually every day during the course, but also time for self-studies.
Teaching format
Learning opportunities will be provided by lectures, group activities, and laboratory exercises, as well as by formative assessments (diagnostic exam and lab reports). Participation in laboratory exercises, group activities, and teaching activities connected with these are mandatory. The lectures are really crucial for understanding what to focus on and for understanding difficult concepts.
Assessment
The course will be examined through written laboratory reports, project work assignment, oral presentation of the project work and a written exam at the end of the course.
To pass the course the following is required:
• Passed final exam
• Passed laboratory reports
• Passed project presentation (oral and written)
• Obligatory attendance at the laboratory training, seminars and at project presentations
• Attendance at lectures is highly recommendedExaminer
Eva Sverremark
eva.sverremark@su.seAnna-Lena Spetz
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Kuby Immunology (8th edition; 2019) by Punt, Stranford, Jones & Owen. Publisher: WH Freeman & co.
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Course reports
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Contact
Student office- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratory, room E315
Svante Arrhenius väg 20C
- Office hours
Mon-Thur: 13.00-15.00
- Irregular office hours
Note! Closed June 11!
Closed for midsummer, June 21, and then stay closed till August 9. We answer e-mails to info.big@su.se all summer.
Study counsellor for advanced level
- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratoriet, room E315
Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C
- Office hours
By request
