Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

Overview

This Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology course 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

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