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Immunologist
Do you believe in research despite the outcome? Does developing a therapy to improve the quality of life of someone suffering from a disease interest you? Why not follow a career in Immunology?
Immunologists are responsible for investigating the functions of the body's immune system and apply this knowledge toworktowards treating and controlling a range of diseases and disorders. You will study how the cells that are designed to protect humans against infections work.
In order to develop a vaccine against a specific disease, an immunologist has to find out how to trigger these protective cells to work before infections hit.
Immunologists work within clinical & academic settings, as well as in industrial research. Their role often involves characterising and measuring components of the immune system, including cells, antibodies and other proteins. They develop new therapies, look at how to improve methods of treating different conditions.
If immunology interests you and you are keen to follow this path, you will need to have a curious nature, a critical mind and enjoy interacting with people.
You will need to start off your studies with a BSc - Biotechnology/MicrobiologyMolecular and Cell Biology
As an immunologist you will need to have obtained an honours degree in a medical or life science subject which includes:
- biology
- biochemistry
- physics
- engineering
- genetics
- microbiology
- immunology
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Career Snapshot Immunologist |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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