Microbiology & Immunology
College
- Center City Campus
- College of Life Sciences
Degree Earned
- Master of Science
Program Length
1.5 - 4 years
Program Type
- On Campus
Prerequisites
BS/BA | See more
Program Contact
233 S. 10th Street
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Room 509B
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Admissions
130 S. Ninth Street
Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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.
Application Process & Deadlines
Applications for our Master's Programs are considered on a rolling-admissions basis throughout the year, and newly matriculated students may begin coursework in any academic term.
A decision is typically reached two to three weeks from the time the application is complete.
We have partnered with UniCAS, a central application service, to collect and manage our applications. Fall 2019 applications are now available.
Deadlines
DECEMBER 15 - Spring
APRIL 15 - Summer
AUGUST 15 - Fall
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, alternatively, a Non-Thesis Option
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.