Immunology

Explore the complex world of the immune system

Created by Professor Dave Explains
22 Modules

Meet your body’s elite defence squad! This course dives into the immune system’s complex world—antibodies, antigens, vaccines and viruses. Discover how your body fights off invaders, builds memory, and protects you every single day. Science meets superhero biology!

Skills you’ll gain

  • Understand the Immune System – Learn how the body defends itself with innate and adaptive

  • Identify Immune Cells – Recognise the roles of T cells, B cells, macrophages and other immune warriors.

  • Explain Antigen-Antibody Interactions – Master how antibodies recognise and neutralise invaders.

  • Analyse Immune Responses – Track how the body responds to infection, vaccination, and allergens.

  • Explore Immunological Disorders – Understand autoimmune diseases, allergies, and immunodeficiencies.

  • Interpret Immunological Data – Learn how to read blood tests, lab results and immune response charts.

  • Understand Vaccines – Discover how vaccines train the immune system and prevent disease.

  • Apply to Real-World Contexts – Connect immunology to medicine, pandemics, and cutting-edge treatments.

Meet your Teacher

Professor Dave Explains
Biology

Professor Dave is a passionate science educator who makes complex topics like chemistry, physics, and biology easy to understand. With a sharp sense of clarity and a no-nonsense approach, he breaks down big ideas into bite-sized lessons that stick.