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Overview
This Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology Specialization is offered by Coursera in partnership with Coursera - Imperial College London.
Virus/Vaccine elements, Infection Prevention/Cause. Explain the fundamentals of vaccinology in the context of what vaccines are and how vaccines protect us; identify different vaccine types and differentiate between the different applications of vaccines; explain the fundamental principles of virology whilst recognising the diversity of virus structure and differences in approach required to detect and track viruses amongst different populations; and assess the different approaches to the treatment of viruses, and contrast this to vaccine protection.
Skills you'll gain
- Provide background for a potential career in pharmaceutical and bioscience industries
- Identify the molecular and cellular components of vaccines and viruses
- Provide a grounding for further research work in immunology, virology and infectious diseases
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from Imperial College London
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- How Vaccines Work
- Types of Vaccine
- What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?
- What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 77 other Short Courses in Public Health in United StatesWhat 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
- Intermediate level
- Recommended experience: Those with basic knowledge in biology, genetics or microbiology aiming to grow knowledge of mammalian immunology, inflammation and infectious disease
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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