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infoWhy this? We study immunity because it explains how the body distinguishes self from non-self and uses specialised cells, molecules and memory responses to prevent, fight and remember infections, linking cell communication, antigens and antibodies to real-world issues such as vaccination and disease.

scheduleWhy now? We study immunity now because, after learning about cells, cell membranes, cell signalling and antigens, you are ready to see how these ideas come together in the immune response, and to apply them to real-world contexts such as infection, vaccination and disease.