Expanding Fervent Aspirations - V3916 ~ Mechanisms of Vaccine Action

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V3916 ~ MECHANISMS OF VACCINE ACTION

Vaccines represent one of the most powerful achievements in modern medicine, yet their development, implementation, and impact extend far beyond the laboratory. This specialist course provides a rigorous and comprehensive exploration of how vaccines work, from the molecular foundations of immunity to the global challenges of vaccine innovation and delivery.

Students will begin with a solid grounding in immunological principles and the epidemiological role of vaccines in safeguarding populations. Building on this foundation, the course then examines the translation of scientific discovery into real-world interventions, addressing both the breakthroughs and barriers that shape emerging vaccines today. The programme culminates in a research capstone where learners synthesize their knowledge, engage critically with current issues and demonstrate applied expertise.

By integrating theory with practice, this course prepares learners to understand, evaluate, and contribute to one of the most vital fields in public health and biomedical science.

V3916 ExFerva Course Handbook.pdf

Course Handbook

Course Progression Map

Approved List of Electives

COURSE OVERVIEW

Duration: 2 Months

Course Type: Hybrid

Intake: Throughout the Academic Year

Fees: In 2025, the tuition fees are:

$25 per unit for all students

Tuition fees billed per unit undertaken for all students.

General Fees: Aside from tuition, there are other miscellaneous fees that are to be paid. This includes the Admission Fee and General Amenities Fee Only. Refer here to check the general fees.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course comprises of 9 units with 4 core units, 4 electives and a research capstone unit. As each student progresses in their own pace, the course map is designed according to their needs but is required to complete the entire course within a maximum of 4 months. Refer to the handbook for more information regarding course durations and prohibitions.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Designed for relevance: The curriculum is taught by academia with experience in the field who are engaged in teaching and conducting research customized to address local and regional issues. This exposes you to examples that are relevant both locally and internationally.

Benefit from research: This course covers all the topics from a foundational perspective but with an added research component priming our students with research skills early on.

Be supported: We're committed to supporting young scholars who want to change and innovate the world for the better. Refer to our discount and scholarship programs.

ENTRY DEMANDS

IGCSE certificate with a minimum total of 4 subjects. Out of the 4, Biology or Human Biology must be present as a subject and a minimum score of Band 5 is required.
Ujian Nasional, Indonesia with an overall of 70 %. Biology must be present as a subject and a minimum grade of C is required.
SPM, Malaysia consisting of atleast four subjects. Out of the 4, Biology must be present as a subject and a minimum grade of C is required.
Indian Schools Matriculation BOARDS with an overall of 70 %. Biology must be present as a subject and a minimum score of 60 % is required.
Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, Spain with Biology present as a subject and a minimum score of 7 (Notable) is required.
Students with any other qualifications are welcome to apply. The qualifications will be assessed by the administrator for equivalence.
Students who have just began their IGCSE/IAS/IAL/IB studies and do not have a prior qualification, they are still welcome to apply and undertake this course provided they have basic science knowledge.
Meet the minimum English language requirements required to complete the course.

COURSE COMPONENTS

CORE / COMPULSORY UNITS

ELECTIVE UNITS (CHOOSE ONLY 4)

VAC1012 ~ Fundamentals of Immunology
VAC1751 ~ Epidemiology of Vaccines
VAC1755 ~ Vaccine Innovation to Intervention
VAC1831 ~ Emerging Vaccines: Opportunities & Barriers
RSW2254 ~ Research Exhibit

HAP1011 ~ Defense against Infectious Diseases
HAP1855 ~ Antibody Production & Vaccination
HSD1643 ~ Health Policy & Systems Analysis
PHE1879 ~ Public Health in Humanitarian Emergencies
BCF1933 ~ Clinical Foundations of Breast Cancer Pathophysiology
NLP1563 ~ Maternal Health & Nutrition

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