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Overview
Most of us have experienced common diseases like flu or less common ones like pneumonia. On Causes of Human Disease - Transmitting and Fighting Infection at University of Leeds by FutureLearn, you’ll learn how pathogens cause infectious diseases and how these diseases are transmitted.
Key facts:
- You’ll examine the bacterial resistance to antibiotics, how this leads to serious infections like MRSA and reflect on approaches to address this problem.
- You’ll learn how the body’s immune system fights off disease and how resistance is gained. You’ll apply this knowledge to explore why immunisation has been crucial in reducing the occurrence of disease or even eradicating deadly diseases.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Compare bacteria, viruses and parasites as causes of infectious disease
- Describe different modes of transmission of infectious agents
- Summarise what an antibiotic is and explain what is meant by resistance to antibiotics
- Explain the basic components of the immune system
- Explain the basic components of how the immune system fights invading pathogens
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Causes of infectious diseases
- The differences between bacteria, viruses and parasites and how they cause infectious diseases
- How infectious diseases are transmitted
- How antibiotics work and the challenges of antibiotic resistance in the treatment of bacterial diseases
- The basic components of the immune system, and the innate and adaptive immune responses
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 74 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in the science behind causes of human disease. No previous knowledge or experience is required.
- If you are working in nursing, healthcare or social care, or just wish to learn more, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
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