Microbiology & Immunology
College
College of Life Sciences
Degree
Master of Science
Campus
Center City
Format
On Campus
Credits
40
Duration
1.5 - 4 Years
Contact Information
Program Director/Academic Advisor
233 S. 10th Street
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Room 509B
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Program Coordinator
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.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Microbiology & Immunology Program offers choices for career specialization with flexible schedules, professional training for academic credit and academic preparation for national professional certification.
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 a capstone project
The program may be completed on a part-time or accelerated (coursework) schedule over a period of 1.5 to four years. Courses are offered late afternoon/early evening and meet once per week, allowing students the flexibility to work while taking classes or devote their full attention to their studies. Flexibility is the key.
Applications follow University guidelines. Refer to Admissions for further information.
All of our master's programs are designated Professional Science Master’s (PSM). PSM is a graduate/ professional degree grounded in science and designed for a variety of career options in business, government or non-profit organizations. The degree combines advanced coursework in science with an array of professional skill-development activities aligned with the needs of 21st century employers.