Haematology & Immunology

Module Description

Module Goals

This module aims to:

• Introduce the student to the basic principles of hematology and immunology
• Enhance student’s understanding of the mechanism of normal functions of blood cells and of the common diseases that can affect each cell type.
• Enable students to understand the mechanism of the immune system in both the natural physiological state and in the case of illness.

Assessment Methods

• Individual questions, quizzes, evaluation of external activities, theoretical and practical tests. These constitute 40% of total mark of the
• A final exam constituting 60% of total mark.

Module Syllabus

This module introduces students to blood cells covering the following aspects: blood components and their origin, blood diseases, anemias, hemorrhagic disorders, hemostatic disorders, thrombotic disorders, coagulation factors, blood groups and blood transfusion. It also provides the student with information about the immune system and its components such as the concept of antigen and antibody, patterns of immune defense, natural and acquired immunity, components of the immune system, cell types in the immune system and major histocompatibility complex. In addition, the module provides information about allergic reactions and patterns of hypersensitivity, inflammation, congenital and acquired immune diseases, immune response, organ transplantation, immunosuppressive drugs and immune response to tumors.