MIIM30003 Medical and Applied Immunology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MIIM30003 hard?
MIIM30003: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Immunology in medicine: vaccines, autoimmune disease, organ transplants and immune therapies for cancer.
After it you can
- Explain how vaccines work and why they matter
- Describe how immunotherapy treats disease and cancer
- Link lab research to clinical treatments
What you need first
MIIM30002
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Psychologist, Veterinarian, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Tests 40%, Reports and essays 10%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is MIIM30003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MIIM30003?
- Needs MIIM30002.
- Does MIIM30003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 40%, Reports and essays 10%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does MIIM30003 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MIIM30003 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate MIIM30003?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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