introduces statistics and data analysis strategies with topics including correlation/regression, experimental design and analysis of variance

study of the biology of the immune system in combating infections caused by common pathogens, and how this relates to major global infectious disease threats

investigates some of the moral issues arising in connection with healthcare, and the consequent development of healthcare policy

Current research in molecular genetics including gene regulation, transformation, cell proliferation and the analysis of development.

study of the integration of social and physical determinants of health to assess the unique needs of special populations

study of the structure, genetics and growth of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. The roles of microbes the environments in which they exist will be considered.