Program overview
Pathogen biology, simply put, is the study of the tiny things that make us sick—bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and more. You'll learn what they look like, how they cause disease, how the human body fights back, and how we can combat them. Core courses include medical microbiology, medical parasitology, immunology, molecular biology, and pathogen genomics. This major is perfect for those who are curious about the microscopic world, love hands-on lab work, and want to make a real difference in human health. Chinese universities have unique strengths in this field, such as a long history of research on tropical diseases (like malaria and schistosomiasis), and in recent years, they've accumulated rich experience in rapid detection and vaccine development for emerging infectious diseases (like COVID-19 and avian flu). If you're fascinated by the 'invisible enemy,' there are plenty of cutting-edge topics here waiting for you to explore.