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.
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Topics:
Infectious diseases
The immune system
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 4 hrs/week
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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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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.
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109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days.
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