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
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
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.