Courses | PhD in Microbiology & Immunology
Students are required to complete 34 credits of coursework, including 26 credits of required courses and 8 credits of electives.
Students have the flexibility to choose from electives offered by any of the Medical Center departments in order to tailor the program to fit their interests. Students can view the Department Course Catalog for more information.
CHECKLIST
☐ 9 Required Courses (26 credits)
☐ 8 credits of Electives
Review our department course schedule, course syllabi, and course catalog.
Required Courses
BCHB 5001: Biochemical & Cellular Sciences
4 credits | Fall Semester
BCHB 5028: Modern Methods in Molecular Biology
3 credits | Fall Semester
CBIO 5390: Molecular Cell Biology
3 credits | Spring Semester
MICB 6120: Immunology
3 credits | Fall Semester
MICB 6140: Bacteriology & Mycology
3 credits | Fall Semester
MICB 6190: Biology/Biochemistry of Viruses
3 credits | Spring Semester
MICB 6290: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis
3 credits | Spring Semester
MICB 9999: Thesis Research*
0 credits | Fall & Spring Semester
NSCI 5007: Survival Skills & Ethics for Scientists
2 credits | Spring Semester
NSCI 5009: Practical Data Analysis & Experimental Design
2 credits | Fall Semester
* In order to maintain the required full-time status, PhD students who have completed their coursework but have not yet taken their comprehensive exams must register for MICB 9999 Section 01. Students with at least one, but less than 9 credits of coursework, must register for MICB 9999 Section 03.
Laboratory Rotations
MICB 9985: MICB Lab Rotation Summer
MICB 9986: MICB Lab Rotation Fall
MICB 9987: MICB Lab Rotation Spring