Courses | MS in Microbiology & Immunology

Students must complete 30 credits of coursework, including 18 credits of required courses and 12 credits of electives.

Electives are chosen from a broad range of the Medical Center department course offerings.

You can find course descriptions on the Department of Microbiology & Immunology Course Descriptions page.

Fall Courses

Required Courses


MICB 6120: Immunology
3 credits | Fall Semester

MICB 6140: Bacteriology & Mycology
3 credits | Fall Semester

BCMC 5001: Biochemistry & Cellular Sciences
3 credits | Fall Semester
Note: Students must choose Section 3

BCHB 5760: Core Methods of Biochemistry
3 credits | Fall Semester

Required Course for Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy


BSPA 6603: Science & Technology in the Global Arena
4 credits | Fall Semester

Example Electives


*MICB 6220: Advanced Techniques in Microbiology I
2-3 Credits | Fall & Spring Semesters
Requires Instructor Approval.

MICB 6852: Seminar in Microbiology and Immunology
1 credit | Fall Semester

MICB 7008: Immunogenetics in Health & Disease
2 Credits | Fall & Spring Semesters

BHTA 6551: Seminar: Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases
2 credits | Fall Semester

BHTA 6590: One Health and Health Security
2 credits | Fall Semester

BSPA/BHTA 7800: Seminar: Global Infectious Diseases
2 credits | Fall Semester

BCHB 5360: Cell Culture Applications in Biotechnology
2 Credits | Fall & Spring Semesters

BCHB 5400: Molecular Basis of Carcinogenesis
3 Credits | Fall & Spring Semesters

TBIO 6543: Clinical Survey of Human Cancer
1 Credit | Fall Semester

TBIO 6584:  Intro to Tumor Biology
1 Credit | Fall & Spring Semesters

* Please note that for MICB 6220, students will be required to take the laboratory safety course before taking MICB 6220. Sign up for the laboratory safety course.

Spring Courses

Required Courses


MICB 6190: Biology & Biochemistry of Viruses
3 credits | Spring Semester

MICB 6290: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis 
3 credits | Spring Semester

Required Courses for Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy


BSPA 7005: Science Diplomacy and World Health
2 credits | Spring Semester

BSPA 7907: Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy Capstone Project
3 credits | Spring Semester

Example Electives


*MICB 6220: Advanced Techniques in Microbiology I
2-3 Credits | Fall & Spring Semesters
Requires Instructor Approval.

MICB 6600: Concepts of Immunotherapy
3 Credits | Spring Semester

MICB 6853: Seminar in Microbiology and Immunology
1 Credit | Spring Semester

MICB 7008: Immunogenetics in Health & Disease
2 Credits | Fall & Spring Semesters

BHTA 6524: Emerging & Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
2 Credits | Spring Semester

BHTA 6577: Defense Threat Reduction Initiatives
2 Credits | Spring Semester

BSPA/BHTA 7801: Seminar: Global Infectious Diseases
2 Credits | Spring Semester

BCHB 5360: Cell Culture Applications in Biotechnology
2 Credits | Fall & Spring Semesters

BCHB 5400: Molecular Basis of Carcinogenesis
3 Credits | Fall & Spring Semesters

BCMC 5390: Molecular Cell Biology
3 Credits | Spring Semester

NURS 5520: Healthcare Ethics for Leaders
2 Credits | Spring Semester

PHAR 6505: Advanced Topics in Nutrition
3 Credits | Spring Semester

TBIO 6584:  Intro to Tumor Biology
1 Credit | Fall & Spring Semesters

* Please note that for MICB 6220, students will be required to take the laboratory safety course before taking MICB 6220. Sign up for the laboratory safety course.