Program Description
The MS in Microbiology & Immunology Program offers choices for career specialization with flexible schedules, professional training for academic credit and academic preparation for national professional certification.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
The broad-based curriculum includes a minimum of 40 credits. Course content includes:
- The biology of microorganisms
- Immunology
- Epidemiology
- Pathology
- Biostatistics
- Management
- Clerkship
- Master's research thesis or, alternatively, a Non-Thesis Option
Curriculum: 2 year, 40 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| MI 505 | Microbiology Biochemistry | 3 |
| MI 521 | Intro to Immunology | 3 |
| MI 580 | Principles-Epidemiology | 3 |
| MI 582 | Diagnostic Microbiol | 3 |
| GC 640 | Research Ethics | 1 |
| GC 660 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| CB 570 | Pathologic Asp of Disease | 3 |
| MI 870 | Research - MSMI | 1-6 |
| MI 880 | Master's Research-MI | 1-6 |
| MI 890 | Research - MSMI | 1-6 |
| Management Curriculum | ||
| GC 510 | Database Design & Mgmt | 2 |
| GC 525 | Information Systems Management | 3 |
| GC 600 | Managerial and Teamwork Skills | 3 |
| GC 605 | Performance Improvement | 2 |
| GC 610 | Strategic Management | 2 |
| GC 617 | ManagPharm DrugDevelopProjects | 2 |
| GC 620 | Fund of Fin Mgmt. | 3 |
| GC 621 | Biotechnology Venture Mgmt | 2 |
| GC 635 | Intro to Clin Trials Mgmt | 2 |
| GC 636 | PrinCarMgmt-DiverseBMCareers | 2 |
| Designated Electives | 10-12 | |
| Total Credits | 55-72 | |