The Department of Medical Immunology is a research and academic driven institute catering for both undergraduate and postgraduate student involvement. The Department has distinguished itself as an excellent research facility, hosting researchers with high scientific regard and participate in local, national and international collaborations, which strengthen its research, teaching and training abilities. The Department also accommodate several research clusters which incorporate a diversity of research modalities, which are vested in local strategic health initiatives but also conforms to international standards.

The Department of Medical Immunology strive to create an environment conducive to scientific acumen and producing world-class research grounded to the African and South African health context.