Immunology | Federation University

SCMOL3020 Immunology

The Immunology unit will develop a broad understanding of the mammalian immune system and how it protects an individual from infectious disease. This will be contrasted with the role of the defective immune system in causing pathology associated with chronic disease. The unit begins with a detailed exploration of the two arms of the immune system, innate and adaptive immunity, demonstrating how innate immune cells and associated components work in collaboration with adaptive immune cells (lymphocytes) to provide effective defence against different types of pathogens. The important role of lymphocytes in antibody production and the development of immunological memory, a property critical to successful vaccination will be discussed. Finally, the unit explores the impact of inappropriate activation or impairment of the immune system on normal physiological processes and reviews recent developments in immune based therapies that harness the immune system to treat disease.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,164

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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